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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.30, 160.93 and 42.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.30, 160.93 and 42.28 is: 63.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.30 : 160.93 = 42.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.30/160.93 = 42.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.30x = 160.93 × 42.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.30x = 6,804.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,804.12/107.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.41

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