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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.17, 160.67 and 38.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.17, 160.67 and 38.68 is: 57.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.17 : 160.67 = 38.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.17/160.67 = 38.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.17x = 160.67 × 38.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.17x = 6,214.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,214.41/107.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.99

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