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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.38, 157.92 and 66.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.38, 157.92 and 66.85 is: 100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.38 : 157.92 = 66.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.38/157.92 = 66.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.38x = 157.92 × 66.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.38x = 10,556.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,556.95/105.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.18

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