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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.09, 158.97 and 69.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.09, 158.97 and 69.49 is: 104.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.09 : 158.97 = 69.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.09/158.97 = 69.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.09x = 158.97 × 69.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.09x = 11,046.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,046.83/106.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.13

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