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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.87, 160.26 and 61.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.87, 160.26 and 61.24 is: 91.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.87 : 160.26 = 61.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.87/160.26 = 61.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.87x = 160.26 × 61.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.87x = 9,814.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,814.32/106.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.83

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