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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.72, 160.16 and 45.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.72, 160.16 and 45.90 is: 68.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.72 : 160.16 = 45.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.72/160.16 = 45.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.72x = 160.16 × 45.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.72x = 7,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,351.34/106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.88

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