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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.01, 158.73 and 80.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.01, 158.73 and 80.34 is: 120.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.01 : 158.73 = 80.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.01/158.73 = 80.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.01x = 158.73 × 80.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.01x = 12,752.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,752.37/106.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.29

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