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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.11, 158.96 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.11, 158.96 and 71.79 is: 107.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.11 : 158.96 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.11/158.96 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.11x = 158.96 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.11x = 11,411.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,411.32/106.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.54

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