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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.25, 158.02 and 103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.25, 158.02 and 103.55 is: 154.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.25 : 158.02 = 103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.25/158.02 = 103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.25x = 158.02 × 103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.25x = 16,361.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,361.92/106.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.00

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