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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.87, 158.76 and 101.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.87, 158.76 and 101.10 is: 151.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.87 : 158.76 = 101.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.87/158.76 = 101.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.87x = 158.76 × 101.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.87x = 16,050.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,050.64/105.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.61

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