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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.61, 160.27 and 86.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.61, 160.27 and 86.45 is: 129.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.61 : 160.27 = 86.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.61/160.27 = 86.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.61x = 160.27 × 86.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.61x = 13,854.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,854.32/106.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.96

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