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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.62, 160 and 42.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.62, 160 and 42.50 is: 63.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.62 : 160 = 42.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.62/160 = 42.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.62x = 160 × 42.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.62x = 6,800
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,800/106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.78

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