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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.30, 160.92 and 46.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.30, 160.92 and 46.46 is: 69.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.30 : 160.92 = 46.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.30/160.92 = 46.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.30x = 160.92 × 46.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.30x = 7,476.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,476.34/107.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.68

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