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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.92, 159.83 and 102.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.92, 159.83 and 102.10 is: 154.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.92 : 159.83 = 102.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.92/159.83 = 102.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.92x = 159.83 × 102.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.92x = 16,317.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,317.73/105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.06

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