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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.48, 159.90 and 76.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.48, 159.90 and 76.06 is: 114.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.48 : 159.90 = 76.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.48/159.90 = 76.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.48x = 159.90 × 76.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.48x = 12,161.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,161.99/106.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.22

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