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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.10, 160.59 and 42.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.10, 160.59 and 42.96 is: 64.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.10 : 160.59 = 42.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.10/160.59 = 42.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.10x = 160.59 × 42.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.10x = 6,898.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,898.95/107.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.42

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