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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.28, 158.08 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.28, 158.08 and 103.52 is: 155.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.28 : 158.08 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.28/158.08 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.28x = 158.08 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.28x = 16,364.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,364.44/105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.44

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