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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.93, 158.79 and 100.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.93, 158.79 and 100.16 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.93 : 158.79 = 100.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.93/158.79 = 100.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.93x = 158.79 × 100.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.93x = 15,904.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,904.19/105.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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