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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.90, 160.06 and 68.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.90, 160.06 and 68.17 is: 102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.90 : 160.06 = 68.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.90/160.06 = 68.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.90x = 160.06 × 68.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.90x = 10,911.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,911.98/106.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.08

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