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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.43, 158.16 and 66.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.43, 158.16 and 66.95 is: 100.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.43 : 158.16 = 66.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.43/158.16 = 66.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.43x = 158.16 × 66.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.43x = 10,588.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,588.81/105.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.43

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