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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.88, 160.34 and 34.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.88, 160.34 and 34.72 is: 52.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.88 : 160.34 = 34.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.88/160.34 = 34.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.88x = 160.34 × 34.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.88x = 5,567.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,567.00/106.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.09

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