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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.96, 160.43 and 29.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.96, 160.43 and 29.92 is: 44.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.96 : 160.43 = 29.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.96/160.43 = 29.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.96x = 160.43 × 29.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.96x = 4,799.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,799.11/106.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.87

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