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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.39, 158.09 and 99.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.39, 158.09 and 99.45 is: 149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.39 : 158.09 = 99.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.39/158.09 = 99.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.39x = 158.09 × 99.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.39x = 15,721.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,721.55/105.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.18

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