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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106, 158.83 and 60.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106, 158.83 and 60.28 is: 90.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106 : 158.83 = 60.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106/158.83 = 60.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106x = 158.83 × 60.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106x = 9,574.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,574.27/106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.32

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