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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.67, 159.78 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.67, 159.78 and 72.44 is: 108.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.67 : 159.78 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.67/159.78 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.67x = 159.78 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.67x = 11,574.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,574.46/106.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.51

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