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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106, 158.91 and 86.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106, 158.91 and 86.69 is: 129.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106 : 158.91 = 86.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106/158.91 = 86.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106x = 158.91 × 86.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106x = 13,775.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,775.91/106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.96

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