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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.32, 160.84 and 52.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.32, 160.84 and 52.44 is: 78.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.32 : 160.84 = 52.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.32/160.84 = 52.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.32x = 160.84 × 52.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.32x = 8,434.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,434.45/107.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.59

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