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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.27, 160.94 and 35.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.27, 160.94 and 35.13 is: 52.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.27 : 160.94 = 35.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.27/160.94 = 35.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.27x = 160.94 × 35.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.27x = 5,653.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,653.65/107.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.70

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