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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.96, 160.02 and 58.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.96, 160.02 and 58.90 is: 88.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.96 : 160.02 = 58.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.96/160.02 = 58.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.96x = 160.02 × 58.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.96x = 9,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,425.18/106.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.12

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