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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.59, 161.48 and 53.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.59, 161.48 and 53.53 is: 80.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.59 : 161.48 = 53.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.59/161.48 = 53.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.59x = 161.48 × 53.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.59x = 8,644.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,644.02/107.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.34

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