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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.82, 160.11 and 45.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.82, 160.11 and 45.87 is: 68.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.82 : 160.11 = 45.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.82/160.11 = 45.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.82x = 160.11 × 45.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.82x = 7,344.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,344.25/106.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.76

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