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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.76, 160.05 and 38.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.76, 160.05 and 38.27 is: 57.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.76 : 160.05 = 38.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.76/160.05 = 38.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.76x = 160.05 × 38.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.76x = 6,124.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,124.58/106.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.37

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