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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.17, 158.58 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.17, 158.58 and 81.80 is: 122.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.17 : 158.58 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.17/158.58 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.17x = 158.58 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.17x = 12,971.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,971.84/106.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.18

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