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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.26, 160.96 and 43.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.26, 160.96 and 43.12 is: 64.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.26 : 160.96 = 43.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.26/160.96 = 43.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.26x = 160.96 × 43.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.26x = 6,940.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,940.60/107.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.71

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