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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.05, 157.16 and 81.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.05, 157.16 and 81.96 is: 122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.05 : 157.16 = 81.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.05/157.16 = 81.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.05x = 157.16 × 81.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.05x = 12,880.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,880.42/105.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.62

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