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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.92, 160.26 and 61.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.92, 160.26 and 61.29 is: 91.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.92 : 160.26 = 61.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.92/160.26 = 61.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.92x = 160.26 × 61.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.92x = 9,822.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,822.34/106.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.87

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