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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.77, 159.99 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.77, 159.99 and 104.16 is: 156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.77 : 159.99 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.77/159.99 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.77x = 159.99 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.77x = 16,664.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,664.56/106.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.08

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