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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.95, 160.66 and 76.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.95, 160.66 and 76.71 is: 115.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.95 : 160.66 = 76.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.95/160.66 = 76.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.95x = 160.66 × 76.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.95x = 12,324.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,324.23/106.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.23

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