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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.29, 158.43 and 87.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.29, 158.43 and 87.14 is: 131.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.29 : 158.43 = 87.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.29/158.43 = 87.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.29x = 158.43 × 87.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.29x = 13,805.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,805.59/105.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.12

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