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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.74, 160.18 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.74, 160.18 and 105.88 is: 158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.74 : 160.18 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.74/160.18 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.74x = 160.18 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.74x = 16,959.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,959.94/106.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.89

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