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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.84, 158.16 and 102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.84, 158.16 and 102 is: 152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.84 : 158.16 = 102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.84/158.16 = 102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.84x = 158.16 × 102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.84x = 16,132.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,132.32/105.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.42

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