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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.76, 157.96 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.76, 157.96 and 106.44 is: 157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.76 : 157.96 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.76/157.96 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.76x = 157.96 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.76x = 16,813.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,813.26/106.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.49

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