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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.33, 158.22 and 99.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.33, 158.22 and 99.17 is: 148.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.33 : 158.22 = 99.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.33/158.22 = 99.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.33x = 158.22 × 99.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.33x = 15,689.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,689.89/105.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.96

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