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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.31, 160.87 and 53.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.31, 160.87 and 53.18 is: 79.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.31 : 160.87 = 53.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.31/160.87 = 53.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.31x = 160.87 × 53.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.31x = 8,555.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,555.07/107.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.72

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