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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.34, 160.94 and 53.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.34, 160.94 and 53.24 is: 79.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.34 : 160.94 = 53.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.34/160.94 = 53.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.34x = 160.94 × 53.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.34x = 8,568.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,568.45/107.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.83

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