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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.67, 159.62 and 88.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.67, 159.62 and 88.22 is: 132.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.67 : 159.62 = 88.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.67/159.62 = 88.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.67x = 159.62 × 88.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.67x = 14,080.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,080.44/106.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.00

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