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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.71, 160.16 and 52.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.71, 160.16 and 52.65 is: 79.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.71 : 160.16 = 52.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.71/160.16 = 52.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.71x = 160.16 × 52.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.71x = 8,432.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,432.42/106.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.02

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