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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.13, 158.74 and 76.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.13, 158.74 and 76.91 is: 115.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.13 : 158.74 = 76.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.13/158.74 = 76.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.13x = 158.74 × 76.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.13x = 12,208.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,208.31/106.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.04

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