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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.56, 158.52 and 100.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.56, 158.52 and 100.52 is: 150.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.56 : 158.52 = 100.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.56/158.52 = 100.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.56x = 158.52 × 100.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.56x = 15,934.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,934.43/105.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.95

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