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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.42, 158.16 and 87.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.42, 158.16 and 87.33 is: 131.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.42 : 158.16 = 87.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.42/158.16 = 87.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.42x = 158.16 × 87.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.42x = 13,812.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,812.11/105.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.02

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