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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106, 158.88 and 65.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106, 158.88 and 65.44 is: 98.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106 : 158.88 = 65.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106/158.88 = 65.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106x = 158.88 × 65.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106x = 10,397.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,397.11/106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.09

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