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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106, 158.03 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106, 158.03 and 99.88 is: 148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106 : 158.03 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106/158.03 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106x = 158.03 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106x = 15,784.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,784.04/106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.91

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