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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.06, 160.59 and 72.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.06, 160.59 and 72.80 is: 109.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.06 : 160.59 = 72.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.06/160.59 = 72.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.06x = 160.59 × 72.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.06x = 11,691.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,691.35/107.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.21

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