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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.87, 160.31 and 61.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.87, 160.31 and 61.26 is: 91.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.87 : 160.31 = 61.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.87/160.31 = 61.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.87x = 160.31 × 61.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.87x = 9,820.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,820.59/106.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.89

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