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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.96, 160.35 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.96, 160.35 and 38.44 is: 57.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.96 : 160.35 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.96/160.35 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.96x = 160.35 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.96x = 6,164.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,164.45/106.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.63

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