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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.44, 160.02 and 86.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.44, 160.02 and 86.29 is: 129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.44 : 160.02 = 86.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.44/160.02 = 86.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.44x = 160.02 × 86.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.44x = 13,808.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,808.13/106.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.73

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