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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.01, 158.80 and 71.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.01, 158.80 and 71.67 is: 107.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.01 : 158.80 = 71.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.01/158.80 = 71.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.01x = 158.80 × 71.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.01x = 11,381.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,381.20/106.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.36

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