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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.80, 159.99 and 72.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.80, 159.99 and 72.46 is: 108.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.80 : 159.99 = 72.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.80/159.99 = 72.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.80x = 159.99 × 72.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.80x = 11,592.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,592.88/106.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.55

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