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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.65, 161.48 and 53.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.65, 161.48 and 53.65 is: 80.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.65 : 161.48 = 53.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.65/161.48 = 53.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.65x = 161.48 × 53.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.65x = 8,663.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,663.40/107.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.48

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