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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.76, 159.96 and 72.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.76, 159.96 and 72.40 is: 108.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.76 : 159.96 = 72.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.76/159.96 = 72.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.76x = 159.96 × 72.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.76x = 11,581.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,581.03/106.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.47

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