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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.96, 160.40 and 61.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.96, 160.40 and 61.60 is: 92.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.96 : 160.40 = 61.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.96/160.40 = 61.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.96x = 160.40 × 61.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.96x = 9,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,880.64/106.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.38

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