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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.84, 160.22 and 72.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.84, 160.22 and 72.82 is: 109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.84 : 160.22 = 72.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.84/160.22 = 72.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.84x = 160.22 × 72.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.84x = 11,666.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,666.60/106.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.20

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