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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.74, 160.13 and 72.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.74, 160.13 and 72.54 is: 108.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.74 : 160.13 = 72.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.74/160.13 = 72.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.74x = 160.13 × 72.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.74x = 11,616.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,616.01/106.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.83

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