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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.93, 160.39 and 70.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.93, 160.39 and 70.60 is: 105.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.93 : 160.39 = 70.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.93/160.39 = 70.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.93x = 160.39 × 70.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.93x = 11,323.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,323.31/106.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.90

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