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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.09, 158.16 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.09, 158.16 and 104.74 is: 156.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.09 : 158.16 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.09/158.16 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.09x = 158.16 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.09x = 16,565.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,565.68/106.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.15

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