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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.26, 158.96 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.26, 158.96 and 94.70 is: 141.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.26 : 158.96 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.26/158.96 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.26x = 158.96 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.26x = 15,053.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,053.51/106.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.67

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