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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.40, 158.11 and 86.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.40, 158.11 and 86.31 is: 129.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.40 : 158.11 = 86.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.40/158.11 = 86.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.40x = 158.11 × 86.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.40x = 13,645.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,645.25/105.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.47

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