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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.92, 160.97 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.92, 160.97 and 88.80 is: 133.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.92 : 160.97 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.92/160.97 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.92x = 160.97 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.92x = 14,294.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,294.14/106.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.69

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