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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.80, 160.49 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.80, 160.49 and 91.60 is: 137.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.80 : 160.49 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.80/160.49 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.80x = 160.49 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.80x = 14,700.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,700.88/106.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.65

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