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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.38, 158.48 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.38, 158.48 and 96.08 is: 144.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.38 : 158.48 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.38/158.48 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.38x = 158.48 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.38x = 15,226.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,226.76/105.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.49

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