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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.62, 160.05 and 83.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.62, 160.05 and 83.55 is: 125.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.62 : 160.05 = 83.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.62/160.05 = 83.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.62x = 160.05 × 83.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.62x = 13,372.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,372.43/106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.43

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