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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.30, 158.19 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.30, 158.19 and 101.25 is: 152.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.30 : 158.19 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.30/158.19 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.30x = 158.19 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.30x = 16,016.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,016.74/105.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.11

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