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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.73, 160.04 and 38.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.73, 160.04 and 38.22 is: 57.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.73 : 160.04 = 38.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.73/160.04 = 38.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.73x = 160.04 × 38.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.73x = 6,115.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,115.74/106.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.30

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