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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106, 158.74 and 80.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106, 158.74 and 80.34 is: 120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106 : 158.74 = 80.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106/158.74 = 80.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106x = 158.74 × 80.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106x = 12,753.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,753.17/106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.31

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