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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.06, 160.66 and 46.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.06, 160.66 and 46.28 is: 69.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.06 : 160.66 = 46.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.06/160.66 = 46.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.06x = 160.66 × 46.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.06x = 7,434.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,434.83/107.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.45

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