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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.34, 158.15 and 66.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.34, 158.15 and 66.71 is: 100.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.34 : 158.15 = 66.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.34/158.15 = 66.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.34x = 158.15 × 66.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.34x = 10,550.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,550.19/105.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.15

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