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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.71, 160.17 and 92.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.71, 160.17 and 92.33 is: 138.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.71 : 160.17 = 92.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.71/160.17 = 92.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.71x = 160.17 × 92.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.71x = 14,788.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,788.50/106.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.59

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