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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105, 156.27 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105, 156.27 and 102.72 is: 152.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 156.27 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/156.27 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 156.27 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 16,052.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,052.05/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.88

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