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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.56, 160.48 and 105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.56, 160.48 and 105.60 is: 159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.56 : 160.48 = 105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.56/160.48 = 105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.56x = 160.48 × 105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.56x = 16,946.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,946.69/106.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.03

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