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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.08, 160.56 and 46.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.08, 160.56 and 46.16 is: 69.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.08 : 160.56 = 46.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.08/160.56 = 46.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.08x = 160.56 × 46.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.08x = 7,411.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,411.45/107.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.21

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