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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.85, 160.27 and 34.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.85, 160.27 and 34.76 is: 52.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.85 : 160.27 = 34.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.85/160.27 = 34.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.85x = 160.27 × 34.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.85x = 5,570.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,570.01/106.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.13

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