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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106, 158.78 and 73.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106, 158.78 and 73.84 is: 110.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106 : 158.78 = 73.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106/158.78 = 73.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106x = 158.78 × 73.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106x = 11,724.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,724.32/106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.61

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