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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.76, 160.16 and 72.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.76, 160.16 and 72.56 is: 108.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.76 : 160.16 = 72.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.76/160.16 = 72.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.76x = 160.16 × 72.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.76x = 11,621.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,621.21/106.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.85

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