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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.76, 161.70 and 52.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.76, 161.70 and 52.86 is: 79.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.76 : 161.70 = 52.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.76/161.70 = 52.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.76x = 161.70 × 52.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.76x = 8,547.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,547.46/107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.32

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