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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.96, 160.41 and 34.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.96, 160.41 and 34.80 is: 52.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.96 : 160.41 = 34.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.96/160.41 = 34.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.96x = 160.41 × 34.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.96x = 5,582.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,582.86/106.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.19

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