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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.12, 159.26 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.12, 159.26 and 104.52 is: 156.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.12 : 159.26 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.12/159.26 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.12x = 159.26 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.12x = 16,645.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,645.86/106.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.86

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