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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.35, 158.16 and 99.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.35, 158.16 and 99.41 is: 149.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.35 : 158.16 = 99.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.35/158.16 = 99.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.35x = 158.16 × 99.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.35x = 15,722.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,722.69/105.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.24

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