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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.17, 158.36 and 87.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.17, 158.36 and 87.94 is: 131.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.17 : 158.36 = 87.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.17/158.36 = 87.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.17x = 158.36 × 87.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.17x = 13,926.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,926.18/106.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.17

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