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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.13, 159.17 and 85.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.13, 159.17 and 85.95 is: 128.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.13 : 159.17 = 85.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.13/159.17 = 85.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.13x = 159.17 × 85.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.13x = 13,680.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,680.23/106.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.91

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