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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.83, 161.79 and 56.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.83, 161.79 and 56.53 is: 84.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.83 : 161.79 = 56.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.83/161.79 = 56.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.83x = 161.79 × 56.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.83x = 9,145.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,145.99/107.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.82

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