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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.88, 160.26 and 52.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.88, 160.26 and 52.74 is: 79.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.88 : 160.26 = 52.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.88/160.26 = 52.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.88x = 160.26 × 52.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.88x = 8,452.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,452.11/106.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.08

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