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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.83, 158.02 and 86.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.83, 158.02 and 86.91 is: 131.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.83 : 158.02 = 86.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.83/158.02 = 86.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.83x = 158.02 × 86.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.83x = 13,732.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,732.71/104.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.00

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