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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.24, 158.96 and 77.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.24, 158.96 and 77.04 is: 115.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.24 : 158.96 = 77.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.24/158.96 = 77.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.24x = 158.96 × 77.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.24x = 12,246.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,246.28/106.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.27

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