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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.83, 161.81 and 34.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.83, 161.81 and 34.72 is: 52.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.83 : 161.81 = 34.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.83/161.81 = 34.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.83x = 161.81 × 34.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.83x = 5,617.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,617.95/107.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.10

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