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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.26, 158.13 and 102.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.26, 158.13 and 102.42 is: 152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.26 : 158.13 = 102.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.26/158.13 = 102.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.26x = 158.13 × 102.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.26x = 16,195.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,195.67/106.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.42

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