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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.98, 161.85 and 53.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.98, 161.85 and 53.84 is: 80.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.98 : 161.85 = 53.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.98/161.85 = 53.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.98x = 161.85 × 53.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.98x = 8,714.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,714.00/107.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.70

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