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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.04, 160.52 and 49.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.04, 160.52 and 49.28 is: 73.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.04 : 160.52 = 49.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.04/160.52 = 49.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.04x = 160.52 × 49.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.04x = 7,910.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,910.43/107.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.90

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