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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.78, 160.17 and 42.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.78, 160.17 and 42.66 is: 63.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.78 : 160.17 = 42.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.78/160.17 = 42.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.78x = 160.17 × 42.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.78x = 6,832.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,832.33/106.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.98

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