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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.96, 160.14 and 61.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.96, 160.14 and 61.24 is: 91.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.96 : 160.14 = 61.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.96/160.14 = 61.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.96x = 160.14 × 61.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.96x = 9,806.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,806.97/106.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.69

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