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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.07, 158.99 and 73.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.07, 158.99 and 73.58 is: 110.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.07 : 158.99 = 73.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.07/158.99 = 73.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.07x = 158.99 × 73.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.07x = 11,697.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,697.32/106.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.28

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