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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.12, 158.32 and 103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.12, 158.32 and 103.68 is: 154.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.12 : 158.32 = 103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.12/158.32 = 103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.12x = 158.32 × 103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.12x = 16,414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,414.62/106.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.68

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