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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.14, 158.43 and 105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.14, 158.43 and 105.24 is: 157.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.14 : 158.43 = 105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.14/158.43 = 105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.14x = 158.43 × 105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.14x = 16,673.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,673.17/106.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.09

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