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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.83, 160.13 and 55.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.83, 160.13 and 55.46 is: 83.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.83 : 160.13 = 55.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.83/160.13 = 55.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.83x = 160.13 × 55.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.83x = 8,880.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,880.27/106.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.13

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