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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.88, 159.94 and 72.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.88, 159.94 and 72.68 is: 108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.88 : 159.94 = 72.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.88/159.94 = 72.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.88x = 159.94 × 72.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.88x = 11,624.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,624.44/106.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.76

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