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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.44, 161.04 and 56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.44, 161.04 and 56 is: 83.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.44 : 161.04 = 56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.44/161.04 = 56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.44x = 161.04 × 56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.44x = 9,018.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,018.24/107.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.94

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