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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.92, 160.38 and 52.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.92, 160.38 and 52.86 is: 79.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.92 : 160.38 = 52.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.92/160.38 = 52.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.92x = 160.38 × 52.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.92x = 8,477.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,477.69/106.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.29

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