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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.33, 158.01 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.33, 158.01 and 104.94 is: 157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.33 : 158.01 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.33/158.01 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.33x = 158.01 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.33x = 16,581.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,581.57/105.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.42

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