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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.79, 160.13 and 83.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.79, 160.13 and 83.90 is: 125.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.79 : 160.13 = 83.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.79/160.13 = 83.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.79x = 160.13 × 83.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.79x = 13,435.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,435.52/106.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.82

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