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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.07, 158.92 and 67.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.07, 158.92 and 67.50 is: 101.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.07 : 158.92 = 67.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.07/158.92 = 67.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.07x = 158.92 × 67.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.07x = 10,726.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,726.93/106.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.14

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