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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107, 160.50 and 45.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107, 160.50 and 45.32 is: 67.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107 : 160.50 = 45.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107/160.50 = 45.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107x = 160.50 × 45.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107x = 7,273.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,273.86/107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.98

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