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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.76, 160.07 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.76, 160.07 and 95.96 is: 143.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.76 : 160.07 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.76/160.07 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.76x = 160.07 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.76x = 15,360.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,360.24/106.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.87

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