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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.15, 160.56 and 46.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.15, 160.56 and 46.19 is: 69.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.15 : 160.56 = 46.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.15/160.56 = 46.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.15x = 160.56 × 46.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.15x = 7,415.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,415.46/107.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.21

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