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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.28, 158.04 and 72.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.28, 158.04 and 72.88 is: 109.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.28 : 158.04 = 72.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.28/158.04 = 72.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.28x = 158.04 × 72.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.28x = 11,517.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,517.96/105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.40

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