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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.73, 161.63 and 53.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.73, 161.63 and 53.58 is: 80.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.73 : 161.63 = 53.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.73/161.63 = 53.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.73x = 161.63 × 53.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.73x = 8,659.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,659.77/107.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.38

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