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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.29, 158.72 and 103.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.29, 158.72 and 103.59 is: 154.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.29 : 158.72 = 103.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.29/158.72 = 103.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.29x = 158.72 × 103.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.29x = 16,441.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,441.29/106.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.68

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