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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.66, 161.35 and 53.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.66, 161.35 and 53.55 is: 80.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.66 : 161.35 = 53.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.66/161.35 = 53.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.66x = 161.35 × 53.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.66x = 8,640.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,640.16/107.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.25

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