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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.47, 158.97 and 75.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.47, 158.97 and 75.81 is: 113.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.47 : 158.97 = 75.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.47/158.97 = 75.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.47x = 158.97 × 75.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.47x = 12,051.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,051.52/106.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.19

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