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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106, 158.64 and 100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106, 158.64 and 100 is: 149.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106 : 158.64 = 100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106/158.64 = 100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106x = 158.64 × 100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106x = 15,864.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,864.00/106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.66

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