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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.67, 158.86 and 104.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.67, 158.86 and 104.83 is: 156.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.67 : 158.86 = 104.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.67/158.86 = 104.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.67x = 158.86 × 104.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.67x = 16,652.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,652.50/106.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.11

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