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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.85, 160.21 and 72.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.85, 160.21 and 72.43 is: 108.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.85 : 160.21 = 72.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.85/160.21 = 72.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.85x = 160.21 × 72.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.85x = 11,602.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,602.85/106.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.59

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