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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.69, 161.56 and 52.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.69, 161.56 and 52.86 is: 79.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.69 : 161.56 = 52.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.69/161.56 = 52.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.69x = 161.56 × 52.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.69x = 8,539.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,539.53/107.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.30

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