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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.97, 160.25 and 89.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.97, 160.25 and 89.96 is: 134.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.97 : 160.25 = 89.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.97/160.25 = 89.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.97x = 160.25 × 89.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.97x = 14,414.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,414.84/106.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.76

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