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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.81, 160.43 and 84.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.81, 160.43 and 84.17 is: 126.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.81 : 160.43 = 84.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.81/160.43 = 84.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.81x = 160.43 × 84.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.81x = 13,503.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,503.37/106.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.43

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