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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.44, 158.03 and 75.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.44, 158.03 and 75.02 is: 112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.44 : 158.03 = 75.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.44/158.03 = 75.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.44x = 158.03 × 75.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.44x = 11,854.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,854.25/105.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.43

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