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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.77, 160.15 and 29.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.77, 160.15 and 29.73 is: 44.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.77 : 160.15 = 29.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.77/160.15 = 29.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.77x = 160.15 × 29.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.77x = 4,761.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761.26/106.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.59

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