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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.23, 158.11 and 101.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.23, 158.11 and 101.51 is: 151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.23 : 158.11 = 101.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.23/158.11 = 101.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.23x = 158.11 × 101.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.23x = 16,049.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,049.75/106.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.08

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