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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.92, 160.23 and 61.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.92, 160.23 and 61.21 is: 91.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.92 : 160.23 = 61.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.92/160.23 = 61.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.92x = 160.23 × 61.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.92x = 9,806.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,806.86/106.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.72

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