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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.23, 159.26 and 71.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.23, 159.26 and 71.90 is: 107.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.23 : 159.26 = 71.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.23/159.26 = 71.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.23x = 159.26 × 71.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.23x = 11,449.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,449.64/106.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.78

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