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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.35, 158.16 and 68.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.35, 158.16 and 68.67 is: 103.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.35 : 158.16 = 68.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.35/158.16 = 68.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.35x = 158.16 × 68.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.35x = 10,860.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,860.85/105.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.10

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