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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.57, 161.28 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.57, 161.28 and 55.44 is: 83.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.57 : 161.28 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.57/161.28 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.57x = 161.28 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.57x = 8,941.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,941.36/107.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.13

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