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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.84, 160.23 and 34.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.84, 160.23 and 34.66 is: 51.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.84 : 160.23 = 34.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.84/160.23 = 34.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.84x = 160.23 × 34.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.84x = 5,553.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,553.57/106.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.98

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