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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.89, 160.44 and 79.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.89, 160.44 and 79.95 is: 120.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.89 : 160.44 = 79.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.89/160.44 = 79.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.89x = 160.44 × 79.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.89x = 12,827.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,827.18/106.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.00

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