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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.63, 160.01 and 45.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.63, 160.01 and 45.81 is: 68.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.63 : 160.01 = 45.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.63/160.01 = 45.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.63x = 160.01 × 45.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.63x = 7,330.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,330.06/106.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.74

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