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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.88, 161.90 and 53.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.88, 161.90 and 53.81 is: 80.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.88 : 161.90 = 53.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.88/161.90 = 53.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.88x = 161.90 × 53.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.88x = 8,712.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,712.48/107.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.76

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