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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.13, 158.96 and 60.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.13, 158.96 and 60.41 is: 90.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.13 : 158.96 = 60.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.13/158.96 = 60.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.13x = 158.96 × 60.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.13x = 9,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,601.68/106.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.48

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