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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.22, 160.90 and 53.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.22, 160.90 and 53.16 is: 79.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.22 : 160.90 = 53.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.22/160.90 = 53.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.22x = 160.90 × 53.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.22x = 8,553.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,553.44/107.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.77

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