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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.13, 158.96 and 99.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.13, 158.96 and 99.52 is: 149.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.13 : 158.96 = 99.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.13/158.96 = 99.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.13x = 158.96 × 99.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.13x = 15,819.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,819.55/106.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.05

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