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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.90, 160.21 and 45.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.90, 160.21 and 45.96 is: 68.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.90 : 160.21 = 45.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.90/160.21 = 45.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.90x = 160.21 × 45.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.90x = 7,363.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,363.25/106.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.88

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