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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.54, 159.39 and 72.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.54, 159.39 and 72.14 is: 107.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.54 : 159.39 = 72.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.54/159.39 = 72.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.54x = 159.39 × 72.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.54x = 11,498.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,498.39/106.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.93

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