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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.78, 158.84 and 101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.78, 158.84 and 101.40 is: 152.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.78 : 158.84 = 101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.78/158.84 = 101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.78x = 158.84 × 101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.78x = 16,106.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,106.38/105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.26

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