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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.97, 160.47 and 34.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.97, 160.47 and 34.85 is: 52.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.97 : 160.47 = 34.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.97/160.47 = 34.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.97x = 160.47 × 34.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.97x = 5,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,592.38/106.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.28

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