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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.75, 160.11 and 29.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.75, 160.11 and 29.71 is: 44.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.75 : 160.11 = 29.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.75/160.11 = 29.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.75x = 160.11 × 29.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.75x = 4,756.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,756.87/106.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.56

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