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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.79, 160.11 and 45.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.79, 160.11 and 45.85 is: 68.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.79 : 160.11 = 45.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.79/160.11 = 45.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.79x = 160.11 × 45.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.79x = 7,341.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,341.04/106.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.74

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