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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.83, 160.24 and 70.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.83, 160.24 and 70.98 is: 106.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.83 : 160.24 = 70.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.83/160.24 = 70.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.83x = 160.24 × 70.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.83x = 11,373.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,373.66/106.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.47

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