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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.81, 160.11 and 55.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.81, 160.11 and 55.48 is: 83.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.81 : 160.11 = 55.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.81/160.11 = 55.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.81x = 160.11 × 55.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.81x = 8,882.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,882.90/106.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.17

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