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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.83, 160.29 and 95.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.83, 160.29 and 95.58 is: 143.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.83 : 160.29 = 95.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.83/160.29 = 95.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.83x = 160.29 × 95.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.83x = 15,320.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,320.52/106.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.41

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