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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.11, 158.15 and 105.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.11, 158.15 and 105.26 is: 156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.11 : 158.15 = 105.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.11/158.15 = 105.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.11x = 158.15 × 105.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.11x = 16,646.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,646.34/106.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.88

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