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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.99, 160.53 and 93.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.99, 160.53 and 93.49 is: 140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.99 : 160.53 = 93.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.99/160.53 = 93.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.99x = 160.53 × 93.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.99x = 15,007.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,007.95/106.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.27

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