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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.03, 160.58 and 46.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.03, 160.58 and 46.21 is: 69.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.03 : 160.58 = 46.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.03/160.58 = 46.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.03x = 160.58 × 46.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.03x = 7,420.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,420.40/107.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.33

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