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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.73, 160.06 and 72.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.73, 160.06 and 72.70 is: 109.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.73 : 160.06 = 72.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.73/160.06 = 72.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.73x = 160.06 × 72.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.73x = 11,636.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,636.36/106.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.03

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