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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.96, 160.61 and 61.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.96, 160.61 and 61.51 is: 92.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.96 : 160.61 = 61.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.96/160.61 = 61.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.96x = 160.61 × 61.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.96x = 9,878.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,878.89/106.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.36

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