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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.76, 159.68 and 104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.76, 159.68 and 104.60 is: 156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.76 : 159.68 = 104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.76/159.68 = 104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.76x = 159.68 × 104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.76x = 16,702.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,702.53/106.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.45

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