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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.26, 160.72 and 42.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.26, 160.72 and 42.22 is: 63.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.26 : 160.72 = 42.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.26/160.72 = 42.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.26x = 160.72 × 42.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.26x = 6,785.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,785.69/107.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.27

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