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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.60, 160.02 and 105.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.60, 160.02 and 105.94 is: 159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.60 : 160.02 = 105.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.60/160.02 = 105.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.60x = 160.02 × 105.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.60x = 16,952.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,952.52/106.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.03

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