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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.18, 156.59 and 104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.18, 156.59 and 104.67 is: 155.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.18 : 156.59 = 104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.18/156.59 = 104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.18x = 156.59 × 104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.18x = 16,389.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,389.75/105.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.83

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