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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.03, 158.69 and 75.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.03, 158.69 and 75.50 is: 113.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.03 : 158.69 = 75.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.03/158.69 = 75.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.03x = 158.69 × 75.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.03x = 11,981.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,981.09/106.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.00

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