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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.63, 161.32 and 53.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.63, 161.32 and 53.40 is: 80.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.63 : 161.32 = 53.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.63/161.32 = 53.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.63x = 161.32 × 53.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.63x = 8,614.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,614.49/107.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.04

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