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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.94, 159.02 and 100.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.94, 159.02 and 100.88 is: 151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.94 : 159.02 = 100.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.94/159.02 = 100.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.94x = 159.02 × 100.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.94x = 16,041.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,041.94/105.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.42

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