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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.07, 158.81 and 78.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.07, 158.81 and 78.60 is: 117.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.07 : 158.81 = 78.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.07/158.81 = 78.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.07x = 158.81 × 78.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.07x = 12,482.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,482.07/106.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.67

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