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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.71, 161.35 and 52.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.71, 161.35 and 52.76 is: 79.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.71 : 161.35 = 52.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.71/161.35 = 52.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.71x = 161.35 × 52.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.71x = 8,512.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,512.83/107.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.03

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