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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.27, 158.54 and 102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.27, 158.54 and 102.63 is: 153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.27 : 158.54 = 102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.27/158.54 = 102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.27x = 158.54 × 102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.27x = 16,270.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,270.96/106.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.11

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