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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.22, 160.80 and 35.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.22, 160.80 and 35.07 is: 52.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.22 : 160.80 = 35.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.22/160.80 = 35.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.22x = 160.80 × 35.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.22x = 5,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,639.26/107.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.60

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