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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.12, 158.48 and 100.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.12, 158.48 and 100.88 is: 150.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.12 : 158.48 = 100.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.12/158.48 = 100.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.12x = 158.48 × 100.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.12x = 15,987.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,987.46/106.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.65

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