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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.76, 160.11 and 34.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.76, 160.11 and 34.60 is: 51.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.76 : 160.11 = 34.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.76/160.11 = 34.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.76x = 160.11 × 34.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.76x = 5,539.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,539.81/106.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.89

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