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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.44, 158.09 and 85.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.44, 158.09 and 85.19 is: 127.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.44 : 158.09 = 85.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.44/158.09 = 85.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.44x = 158.09 × 85.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.44x = 13,466.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,466.47/105.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.72

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