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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.11, 158.90 and 58.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.11, 158.90 and 58.05 is: 86.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.11 : 158.90 = 58.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.11/158.90 = 58.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.11x = 158.90 × 58.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.11x = 9,223.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,223.85/106.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.93

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