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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.21, 158.95 and 75.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.21, 158.95 and 75.84 is: 113.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.21 : 158.95 = 75.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.21/158.95 = 75.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.21x = 158.95 × 75.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.21x = 12,053.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,053.84/106.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.49

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