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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.83, 160.08 and 48.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.83, 160.08 and 48.98 is: 73.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.83 : 160.08 = 48.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.83/160.08 = 48.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.83x = 160.08 × 48.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.83x = 7,840.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,840.72/106.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.39

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