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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.41, 158.53 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.41, 158.53 and 101.25 is: 150.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.41 : 158.53 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.41/158.53 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.41x = 158.53 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.41x = 16,049.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,049.86/106.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.83

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