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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.24, 160.70 and 46.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.24, 160.70 and 46.26 is: 69.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.24 : 160.70 = 46.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.24/160.70 = 46.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.24x = 160.70 × 46.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.24x = 7,433.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,433.75/107.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.32

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