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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.76, 157.39 and 101.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.76, 157.39 and 101.92 is: 151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.76 : 157.39 = 101.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.76/157.39 = 101.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.76x = 157.39 × 101.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.76x = 16,041.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,041.19/105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.68

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