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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.63, 160.03 and 57.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.63, 160.03 and 57.89 is: 86.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.63 : 160.03 = 57.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.63/160.03 = 57.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.63x = 160.03 × 57.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.63x = 9,264.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,264.61/106.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.89

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