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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.80, 160.34 and 68.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.80, 160.34 and 68.22 is: 102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.80 : 160.34 = 68.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.80/160.34 = 68.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.80x = 160.34 × 68.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.80x = 10,938.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,938.39/106.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.42

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