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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.54, 158.32 and 100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.54, 158.32 and 100.08 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.54 : 158.32 = 100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.54/158.32 = 100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.54x = 158.32 × 100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.54x = 15,844.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,844.67/105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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