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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.90, 160.34 and 34.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.90, 160.34 and 34.75 is: 52.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.90 : 160.34 = 34.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.90/160.34 = 34.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.90x = 160.34 × 34.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.90x = 5,571.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,571.82/106.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.12

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