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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.73, 159.14 and 104.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.73, 159.14 and 104.91 is: 156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.73 : 159.14 = 104.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.73/159.14 = 104.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.73x = 159.14 × 104.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.73x = 16,695.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,695.38/106.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.43

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