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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.86, 160.11 and 72.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.86, 160.11 and 72.57 is: 108.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.86 : 160.11 = 72.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.86/160.11 = 72.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.86x = 160.11 × 72.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.86x = 11,619.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,619.18/106.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.73

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