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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.65, 160.18 and 91.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.65, 160.18 and 91.67 is: 137.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.65 : 160.18 = 91.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.65/160.18 = 91.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.65x = 160.18 × 91.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.65x = 14,682.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,682.67/106.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.67

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