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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.41, 159.68 and 101.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.41, 159.68 and 101.14 is: 151.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.41 : 159.68 = 101.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.41/159.68 = 101.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.41x = 159.68 × 101.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.41x = 16,150.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,150.04/106.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.77

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