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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.73, 160 and 79.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.73, 160 and 79.19 is: 118.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.73 : 160 = 79.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.73/160 = 79.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.73x = 160 × 79.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.73x = 12,670.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,670.40/106.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.71

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