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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106, 158.68 and 71.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106, 158.68 and 71.49 is: 107.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106 : 158.68 = 71.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106/158.68 = 71.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106x = 158.68 × 71.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106x = 11,344.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,344.03/106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.02

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