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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.84, 158.44 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.84, 158.44 and 105.80 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.84 : 158.44 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.84/158.44 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.84x = 158.44 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.84x = 16,762.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,762.95/106.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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