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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.16, 158.14 and 105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.16, 158.14 and 105.68 is: 157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.16 : 158.14 = 105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.16/158.14 = 105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.16x = 158.14 × 105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.16x = 16,712.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,712.24/106.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.42

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