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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.56, 159.61 and 72.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.56, 159.61 and 72.33 is: 108.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.56 : 159.61 = 72.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.56/159.61 = 72.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.56x = 159.61 × 72.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.56x = 11,544.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,544.59/106.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.34

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