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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.94, 160.31 and 42.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.94, 160.31 and 42.82 is: 64.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.94 : 160.31 = 42.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.94/160.31 = 42.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.94x = 160.31 × 42.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.94x = 6,864.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,864.47/106.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.19

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