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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.08, 158.90 and 77.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.08, 158.90 and 77.14 is: 115.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.08 : 158.90 = 77.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.08/158.90 = 77.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.08x = 158.90 × 77.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.08x = 12,257.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,257.55/106.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.55

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