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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.29, 160.93 and 26.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.29, 160.93 and 26.13 is: 39.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.29 : 160.93 = 26.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.29/160.93 = 26.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.29x = 160.93 × 26.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.29x = 4,205.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205.10/107.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.19

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