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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.42, 158.22 and 69.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.42, 158.22 and 69.42 is: 104.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.42 : 158.22 = 69.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.42/158.22 = 69.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.42x = 158.22 × 69.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.42x = 10,983.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,983.63/105.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.19

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