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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.86, 158.88 and 102.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.86, 158.88 and 102.21 is: 153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.86 : 158.88 = 102.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.86/158.88 = 102.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.86x = 158.88 × 102.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.86x = 16,239.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,239.12/105.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.41

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