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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.95, 160.34 and 55.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.95, 160.34 and 55.49 is: 83.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.95 : 160.34 = 55.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.95/160.34 = 55.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.95x = 160.34 × 55.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.95x = 8,896.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,896.19/106.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.18

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