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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.18, 157.56 and 69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.18, 157.56 and 69 is: 103.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.18 : 157.56 = 69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.18/157.56 = 69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.18x = 157.56 × 69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.18x = 10,871.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,871.64/105.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.36

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