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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.87, 160.36 and 72.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.87, 160.36 and 72.19 is: 108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.87 : 160.36 = 72.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.87/160.36 = 72.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.87x = 160.36 × 72.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.87x = 11,575.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,575.81/106.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.32

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