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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.72, 161.88 and 106.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.72, 161.88 and 106.64 is: 160.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.72 : 161.88 = 106.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.72/161.88 = 106.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.72x = 161.88 × 106.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.72x = 17,262.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,262.88/107.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.26

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