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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.62, 157.37 and 100.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.62, 157.37 and 100.96 is: 150.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.62 : 157.37 = 100.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.62/157.37 = 100.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.62x = 157.37 × 100.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.62x = 15,888.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,888.08/105.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.43

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