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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.14, 157.51 and 84.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.14, 157.51 and 84.61 is: 126.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.14 : 157.51 = 84.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.14/157.51 = 84.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.14x = 157.51 × 84.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.14x = 13,326.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,326.92/105.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.75

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