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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.30, 159.31 and 72.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.30, 159.31 and 72.28 is: 108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.30 : 159.31 = 72.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.30/159.31 = 72.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.30x = 159.31 × 72.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.30x = 11,513.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,513.77/106.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.32

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