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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.36, 158.18 and 81.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.36, 158.18 and 81.47 is: 122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.36 : 158.18 = 81.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.36/158.18 = 81.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.36x = 158.18 × 81.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.36x = 12,885.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,885.73/105.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.30

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