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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.93, 160.38 and 38.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.93, 160.38 and 38.46 is: 57.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.93 : 160.38 = 38.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.93/160.38 = 38.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.93x = 160.38 × 38.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.93x = 6,168.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,168.21/106.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.69

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