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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.08, 156.69 and 104.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.08, 156.69 and 104.17 is: 155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.08 : 156.69 = 104.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.08/156.69 = 104.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.08x = 156.69 × 104.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.08x = 16,322.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,322.40/105.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.33

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