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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.96, 160.18 and 86.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.96, 160.18 and 86.62 is: 129.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.96 : 160.18 = 86.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.96/160.18 = 86.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.96x = 160.18 × 86.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.96x = 13,874.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,874.79/106.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.72

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