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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.02, 160.52 and 42.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.02, 160.52 and 42.89 is: 64.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.02 : 160.52 = 42.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.02/160.52 = 42.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.02x = 160.52 × 42.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.02x = 6,885.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,885.21/107.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.34

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