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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106, 158.84 and 81.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106, 158.84 and 81.88 is: 122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106 : 158.84 = 81.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106/158.84 = 81.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106x = 158.84 × 81.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106x = 13,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,005.82/106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.70

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