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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.32, 158.16 and 82.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.32, 158.16 and 82.40 is: 123.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.32 : 158.16 = 82.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.32/158.16 = 82.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.32x = 158.16 × 82.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.32x = 13,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,032.38/105.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.74

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