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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.34, 158.06 and 104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.34, 158.06 and 104.51 is: 155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.34 : 158.06 = 104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.34/158.06 = 104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.34x = 158.06 × 104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.34x = 16,519.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,519.51/106.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.35

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