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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.34, 161 and 35.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.34, 161 and 35.19 is: 52.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.34 : 161 = 35.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.34/161 = 35.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.34x = 161 × 35.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.34x = 5,665.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,665.59/107.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.78

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