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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.62, 158.86 and 101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.62, 158.86 and 101.96 is: 151.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.62 : 158.86 = 101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.62/158.86 = 101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.62x = 158.86 × 101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.62x = 16,197.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,197.37/106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.92

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