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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.25, 158.64 and 85.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.25, 158.64 and 85.74 is: 128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.25 : 158.64 = 85.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.25/158.64 = 85.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.25x = 158.64 × 85.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.25x = 13,601.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,601.79/106.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.02

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