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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.14, 160.69 and 38.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.14, 160.69 and 38.64 is: 57.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.14 : 160.69 = 38.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.14/160.69 = 38.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.14x = 160.69 × 38.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.14x = 6,209.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,209.06/107.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.95

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