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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.83, 160.23 and 41.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.83, 160.23 and 41.86 is: 62.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.83 : 160.23 = 41.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.83/160.23 = 41.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.83x = 160.23 × 41.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.83x = 6,707.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,707.23/106.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.78

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