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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.81, 160.26 and 55.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.81, 160.26 and 55.47 is: 83.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.81 : 160.26 = 55.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.81/160.26 = 55.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.81x = 160.26 × 55.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.81x = 8,889.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,889.62/106.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.23

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