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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.83, 160.19 and 49.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.83, 160.19 and 49.11 is: 73.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.83 : 160.19 = 49.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.83/160.19 = 49.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.83x = 160.19 × 49.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.83x = 7,866.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,866.69/106.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.64

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