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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.33, 157.91 and 82.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.33, 157.91 and 82.55 is: 123.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.33 : 157.91 = 82.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.33/157.91 = 82.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.33x = 157.91 × 82.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.33x = 13,035.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,035.47/105.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.76

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