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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.34, 156.88 and 101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.34, 156.88 and 101.24 is: 150.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.34 : 156.88 = 101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.34/156.88 = 101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.34x = 156.88 × 101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.34x = 15,882.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,882.53/105.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.77

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