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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.10, 160.63 and 38.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.10, 160.63 and 38.61 is: 57.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.10 : 160.63 = 38.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.10/160.63 = 38.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.10x = 160.63 × 38.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.10x = 6,202.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,202.43/107.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.91

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