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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105, 158.31 and 83.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105, 158.31 and 83.88 is: 126.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 158.31 = 83.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/158.31 = 83.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 158.31 × 83.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 13,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,279.04/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.47

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