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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.22, 160.69 and 52.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.22, 160.69 and 52.95 is: 79.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.22 : 160.69 = 52.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.22/160.69 = 52.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.22x = 160.69 × 52.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.22x = 8,508.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,508.54/107.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.36

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