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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.13, 159.10 and 80.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.13, 159.10 and 80.06 is: 120.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.13 : 159.10 = 80.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.13/159.10 = 80.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.13x = 159.10 × 80.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.13x = 12,737.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,737.30/106.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.02

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