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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.44, 160.02 and 76.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.44, 160.02 and 76.20 is: 114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.44 : 160.02 = 76.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.44/160.02 = 76.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.44x = 160.02 × 76.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.44x = 12,193.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,193.52/106.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.56

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