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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.20, 158.06 and 101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.20, 158.06 and 101.96 is: 153.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.20 : 158.06 = 101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.20/158.06 = 101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.20x = 158.06 × 101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.20x = 16,115.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,115.80/105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.19

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