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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.41, 158.93 and 104.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.41, 158.93 and 104.05 is: 156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.41 : 158.93 = 104.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.41/158.93 = 104.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.41x = 158.93 × 104.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.41x = 16,536.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,536.67/105.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.88

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