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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.67, 161.54 and 52.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.67, 161.54 and 52.86 is: 79.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.67 : 161.54 = 52.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.67/161.54 = 52.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.67x = 161.54 × 52.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.67x = 8,539.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,539.00/107.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.31

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