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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.76, 159.86 and 79.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.76, 159.86 and 79.14 is: 118.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.76 : 159.86 = 79.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.76/159.86 = 79.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.76x = 159.86 × 79.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.76x = 12,650.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,650.92/106.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.50

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