Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.68, 160.59 and 91.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 106.68, 160.59 and 91.02 is: 137.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106.68 : 160.59 = 91.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106.68/160.59 = 91.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106.68x = 160.59 × 91.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106.68x = 14,616.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,616.90/106.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137.02
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