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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.59, 160.19 and 72.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.59, 160.19 and 72.57 is: 109.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.59 : 160.19 = 72.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.59/160.19 = 72.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.59x = 160.19 × 72.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.59x = 11,624.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,624.19/106.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.06

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