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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.97, 160.42 and 63.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.97, 160.42 and 63.70 is: 95.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.97 : 160.42 = 63.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.97/160.42 = 63.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.97x = 160.42 × 63.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.97x = 10,217.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,217.95/106.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.52

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