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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.78, 159.86 and 88.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.78, 159.86 and 88.66 is: 132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.78 : 159.86 = 88.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.78/159.86 = 88.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.78x = 159.86 × 88.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.78x = 14,173.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,173.19/106.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.73

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