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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.31, 158.01 and 75.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.31, 158.01 and 75.07 is: 112.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.31 : 158.01 = 75.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.31/158.01 = 75.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.31x = 158.01 × 75.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.31x = 11,861.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,861.81/105.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.64

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