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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.56, 160 and 86.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.56, 160 and 86.40 is: 129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.56 : 160 = 86.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.56/160 = 86.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.56x = 160 × 86.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.56x = 13,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,824/106.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.73

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