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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.98, 161.93 and 35.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.98, 161.93 and 35.82 is: 53.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.98 : 161.93 = 35.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.98/161.93 = 35.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.98x = 161.93 × 35.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.98x = 5,800.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,800.42/107.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.72

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