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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.97, 161.96 and 34.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.97, 161.96 and 34.85 is: 52.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.97 : 161.96 = 34.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.97/161.96 = 34.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.97x = 161.96 × 34.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.97x = 5,643.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,643.72/107.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.27

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