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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.87, 160.32 and 29.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.87, 160.32 and 29.83 is: 44.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.87 : 160.32 = 29.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.87/160.32 = 29.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.87x = 160.32 × 29.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.87x = 4,782.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782.35/106.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.75

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