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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.93, 158.21 and 100.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.93, 158.21 and 100.77 is: 150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.93 : 158.21 = 100.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.93/158.21 = 100.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.93x = 158.21 × 100.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.93x = 15,942.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,942.32/105.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.50

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