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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.31, 160.97 and 30.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.31, 160.97 and 30.29 is: 45.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.31 : 160.97 = 30.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.31/160.97 = 30.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.31x = 160.97 × 30.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.31x = 4,875.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,875.78/107.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.44

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