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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.55, 159.86 and 76.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.55, 159.86 and 76.35 is: 114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.55 : 159.86 = 76.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.55/159.86 = 76.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.55x = 159.86 × 76.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.55x = 12,205.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,205.90/106.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.56

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