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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.32, 158.03 and 104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.32, 158.03 and 104.56 is: 156.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.32 : 158.03 = 104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.32/158.03 = 104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.32x = 158.03 × 104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.32x = 16,523.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,523.62/105.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.89

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