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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.28, 158.10 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.28, 158.10 and 104.44 is: 156.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.28 : 158.10 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.28/158.10 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.28x = 158.10 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.28x = 16,511.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,511.96/105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.84

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