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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.08, 157.48 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.08, 157.48 and 87 is: 130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.08 : 157.48 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.08/157.48 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.08x = 157.48 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.08x = 13,700.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,700.76/105.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.38

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