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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.26, 158.67 and 102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.26, 158.67 and 102.96 is: 153.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.26 : 158.67 = 102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.26/158.67 = 102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.26x = 158.67 × 102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.26x = 16,336.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,336.66/106.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.74

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