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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.13, 160.59 and 38.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.13, 160.59 and 38.63 is: 57.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.13 : 160.59 = 38.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.13/160.59 = 38.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.13x = 160.59 × 38.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.13x = 6,202.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,202.79/107.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.90

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