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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.08, 158.93 and 65.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.08, 158.93 and 65.42 is: 98.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.08 : 158.93 = 65.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.08/158.93 = 65.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.08x = 158.93 × 65.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.08x = 10,397.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,397.20/106.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.01

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