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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.58, 160.18 and 76.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.58, 160.18 and 76.34 is: 114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.58 : 160.18 = 76.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.58/160.18 = 76.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.58x = 160.18 × 76.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.58x = 12,228.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,228.35/106.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.73

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