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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.36, 158.04 and 85.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.36, 158.04 and 85.11 is: 127.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.36 : 158.04 = 85.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.36/158.04 = 85.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.36x = 158.04 × 85.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.36x = 13,450.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,450.78/105.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.67

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