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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.44, 159.84 and 76.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.44, 159.84 and 76.12 is: 114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.44 : 159.84 = 76.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.44/159.84 = 76.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.44x = 159.84 × 76.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.44x = 12,167.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,167.02/106.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.31

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