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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.63, 161.42 and 38.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.63, 161.42 and 38.21 is: 57.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.63 : 161.42 = 38.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.63/161.42 = 38.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.63x = 161.42 × 38.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.63x = 6,167.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,167.86/107.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.31

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