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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.28, 158.72 and 100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.28, 158.72 and 100.08 is: 150.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.28 : 158.72 = 100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.28/158.72 = 100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.28x = 158.72 × 100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.28x = 15,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,884.70/105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.88

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