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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.58, 158.84 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.58, 158.84 and 104.54 is: 155.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.58 : 158.84 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.58/158.84 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.58x = 158.84 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.58x = 16,603.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,603.82/106.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.79

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