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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.88, 160.28 and 61.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.88, 160.28 and 61.16 is: 91.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.88 : 160.28 = 61.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.88/160.28 = 61.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.88x = 160.28 × 61.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.88x = 9,802.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,802.72/106.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.72

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