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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.93, 160.40 and 29.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.93, 160.40 and 29.90 is: 44.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.93 : 160.40 = 29.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.93/160.40 = 29.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.93x = 160.40 × 29.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.93x = 4,795.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,795.96/106.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.85

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