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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.29, 158.29 and 82.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.29, 158.29 and 82.73 is: 124.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.29 : 158.29 = 82.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.29/158.29 = 82.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.29x = 158.29 × 82.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.29x = 13,096.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,096.09/105.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.38

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