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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.24, 160.84 and 45.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.24, 160.84 and 45.59 is: 68.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.24 : 160.84 = 45.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.24/160.84 = 45.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.24x = 160.84 × 45.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.24x = 7,332.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,332.70/107.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.38

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