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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.62, 160.19 and 103.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.62, 160.19 and 103.42 is: 155.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.62 : 160.19 = 103.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.62/160.19 = 103.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.62x = 160.19 × 103.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.62x = 16,566.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,566.85/106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.38

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