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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.04, 158.29 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.04, 158.29 and 104.12 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.04 : 158.29 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.04/158.29 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.04x = 158.29 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.04x = 16,481.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,481.15/105.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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