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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.78, 161.56 and 53.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.78, 161.56 and 53.70 is: 80.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.78 : 161.56 = 53.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.78/161.56 = 53.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.78x = 161.56 × 53.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.78x = 8,675.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,675.77/107.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.50

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