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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.26, 158.52 and 103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.26, 158.52 and 103.32 is: 154.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.26 : 158.52 = 103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.26/158.52 = 103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.26x = 158.52 × 103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.26x = 16,378.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,378.29/106.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.13

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