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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.64, 159.96 and 72.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.64, 159.96 and 72.38 is: 108.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.64 : 159.96 = 72.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.64/159.96 = 72.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.64x = 159.96 × 72.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.64x = 11,577.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,577.90/106.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.57

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