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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.28, 158.02 and 81.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.28, 158.02 and 81.38 is: 122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.28 : 158.02 = 81.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.28/158.02 = 81.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.28x = 158.02 × 81.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.28x = 12,859.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,859.86/105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.15

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