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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.30, 160.98 and 38.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.30, 160.98 and 38.83 is: 58.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.30 : 160.98 = 38.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.30/160.98 = 38.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.30x = 160.98 × 38.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.30x = 6,250.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,250.05/107.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.25

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