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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.31, 160.97 and 35.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.31, 160.97 and 35.17 is: 52.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.31 : 160.97 = 35.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.31/160.97 = 35.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.31x = 160.97 × 35.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.31x = 5,661.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,661.31/107.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.76

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