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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.10, 158.78 and 73.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.10, 158.78 and 73.62 is: 110.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.10 : 158.78 = 73.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.10/158.78 = 73.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.10x = 158.78 × 73.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.10x = 11,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,689.38/106.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.17

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