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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.03, 158.93 and 81.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.03, 158.93 and 81.57 is: 122.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.03 : 158.93 = 81.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.03/158.93 = 81.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.03x = 158.93 × 81.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.03x = 12,963.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,963.51/106.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.27

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