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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.89, 160.36 and 46.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.89, 160.36 and 46.02 is: 69.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.89 : 160.36 = 46.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.89/160.36 = 46.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.89x = 160.36 × 46.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.89x = 7,379.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,379.77/106.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.04

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