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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.89, 160.30 and 34.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.89, 160.30 and 34.73 is: 52.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.89 : 160.30 = 34.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.89/160.30 = 34.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.89x = 160.30 × 34.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.89x = 5,567.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,567.96/106.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.09

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