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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.67, 160.02 and 34.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.67, 160.02 and 34.52 is: 51.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.67 : 160.02 = 34.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.67/160.02 = 34.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.67x = 160.02 × 34.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.67x = 5,523.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,523.09/106.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.78

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