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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.01, 160.52 and 38.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.01, 160.52 and 38.54 is: 57.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.01 : 160.52 = 38.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.01/160.52 = 38.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.01x = 160.52 × 38.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.01x = 6,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,186.94/107.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.81

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