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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.34, 160.87 and 52.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.34, 160.87 and 52.53 is: 78.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.34 : 160.87 = 52.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.34/160.87 = 52.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.34x = 160.87 × 52.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.34x = 8,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,450.50/107.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.73

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