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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.11, 156.66 and 103.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.11, 156.66 and 103.09 is: 153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.11 : 156.66 = 103.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.11/156.66 = 103.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.11x = 156.66 × 103.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.11x = 16,149.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,149.55/105.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.64

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