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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.94, 161.78 and 53.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.94, 161.78 and 53.88 is: 80.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.94 : 161.78 = 53.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.94/161.78 = 53.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.94x = 161.78 × 53.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.94x = 8,716.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,716.71/107.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.76

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