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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.10, 160.67 and 46.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.10, 160.67 and 46.24 is: 69.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.10 : 160.67 = 46.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.10/160.67 = 46.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.10x = 160.67 × 46.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.10x = 7,429.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,429.70/107.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.37

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