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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.34, 159.10 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.34, 159.10 and 105.34 is: 159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.34 : 159.10 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.34/159.10 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.34x = 159.10 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.34x = 16,759.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,759.59/105.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.10

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