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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.36, 157.68 and 70.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.36, 157.68 and 70.84 is: 106.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.36 : 157.68 = 70.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.36/157.68 = 70.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.36x = 157.68 × 70.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.36x = 11,170.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,170.05/105.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.02

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