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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.26, 157.86 and 66.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.26, 157.86 and 66.74 is: 100.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.26 : 157.86 = 66.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.26/157.86 = 66.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.26x = 157.86 × 66.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.26x = 10,534.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,534.79/105.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.09

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