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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.75, 160.17 and 42.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.75, 160.17 and 42.67 is: 64.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.75 : 160.17 = 42.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.75/160.17 = 42.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.75x = 160.17 × 42.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.75x = 6,834.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,834.45/106.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.02

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