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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.12, 158.98 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.12, 158.98 and 105.72 is: 158.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.12 : 158.98 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.12/158.98 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.12x = 158.98 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.12x = 16,807.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,807.37/106.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.38

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