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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.54, 160.04 and 68.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.54, 160.04 and 68.12 is: 102.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.54 : 160.04 = 68.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.54/160.04 = 68.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.54x = 160.04 × 68.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.54x = 10,901.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,901.92/106.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.33

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