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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.26, 160.91 and 53.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.26, 160.91 and 53.12 is: 79.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.26 : 160.91 = 53.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.26/160.91 = 53.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.26x = 160.91 × 53.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.26x = 8,547.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,547.54/107.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.69

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