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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.76, 158.64 and 101.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.76, 158.64 and 101.17 is: 151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.76 : 158.64 = 101.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.76/158.64 = 101.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.76x = 158.64 × 101.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.76x = 16,049.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,049.61/105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.76

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