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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.66, 160.21 and 68.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.66, 160.21 and 68.23 is: 102.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.66 : 160.21 = 68.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.66/160.21 = 68.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.66x = 160.21 × 68.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.66x = 10,931.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,931.13/106.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.49

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