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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.71, 158.79 and 106.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.71, 158.79 and 106.35 is: 158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.71 : 158.79 = 106.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.71/158.79 = 106.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.71x = 158.79 × 106.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.71x = 16,887.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,887.32/106.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.25

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