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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.52, 160.92 and 105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.52, 160.92 and 105.62 is: 159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.52 : 160.92 = 105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.52/160.92 = 105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.52x = 160.92 × 105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.52x = 16,996.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,996.37/106.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.56

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