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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.26, 160.77 and 38.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.26, 160.77 and 38.73 is: 58.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.26 : 160.77 = 38.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.26/160.77 = 38.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.26x = 160.77 × 38.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.26x = 6,226.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,226.62/107.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.05

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