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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.93, 160.39 and 41.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.93, 160.39 and 41.92 is: 62.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.93 : 160.39 = 41.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.93/160.39 = 41.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.93x = 160.39 × 41.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.93x = 6,723.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,723.04/106.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.87

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