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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.13, 159.39 and 85.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.13, 159.39 and 85.88 is: 128.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.13 : 159.39 = 85.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.13/159.39 = 85.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.13x = 159.39 × 85.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.13x = 13,687.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,687.62/106.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.98

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