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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.52, 160.58 and 99.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.52, 160.58 and 99.56 is: 150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.52 : 160.58 = 99.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.52/160.58 = 99.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.52x = 160.58 × 99.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.52x = 15,987.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,987.34/106.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.09

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