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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.35, 158.09 and 97.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.35, 158.09 and 97.65 is: 146.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.35 : 158.09 = 97.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.35/158.09 = 97.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.35x = 158.09 × 97.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.35x = 15,437.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,437.00/105.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.54

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