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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.35, 158.02 and 102.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.35, 158.02 and 102.77 is: 154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.35 : 158.02 = 102.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.35/158.02 = 102.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.35x = 158.02 × 102.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.35x = 16,239.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,239.72/105.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.15

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