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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.71, 160.04 and 29.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.71, 160.04 and 29.67 is: 44.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.71 : 160.04 = 29.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.71/160.04 = 29.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.71x = 160.04 × 29.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.71x = 4,748.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748.39/106.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.50

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