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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.10, 160.60 and 46.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.10, 160.60 and 46.20 is: 69.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.10 : 160.60 = 46.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.10/160.60 = 46.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.10x = 160.60 × 46.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.10x = 7,419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,419.72/107.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.28

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