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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.66, 160 and 58.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.66, 160 and 58.66 is: 88.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.66 : 160 = 58.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.66/160 = 58.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.66x = 160 × 58.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.66x = 9,385.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,385.60/106.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.00

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