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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.64, 158.52 and 101.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.64, 158.52 and 101.92 is: 152.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.64 : 158.52 = 101.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.64/158.52 = 101.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.64x = 158.52 × 101.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.64x = 16,156.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,156.36/105.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.94

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