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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105, 157.26 and 84.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105, 157.26 and 84.69 is: 126.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 157.26 = 84.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/157.26 = 84.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 157.26 × 84.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 13,318.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,318.35/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.84

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