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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.94, 160.16 and 66.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.94, 160.16 and 66.21 is: 99.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.94 : 160.16 = 66.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.94/160.16 = 66.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.94x = 160.16 × 66.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.94x = 10,603.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,603.86/106.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.16

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