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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.52, 158.51 and 100.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.52, 158.51 and 100.31 is: 150.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.52 : 158.51 = 100.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.52/158.51 = 100.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.52x = 158.51 × 100.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.52x = 15,899.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,899.03/105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.67

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