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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.44, 158.52 and 85.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.44, 158.52 and 85.29 is: 128.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.44 : 158.52 = 85.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.44/158.52 = 85.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.44x = 158.52 × 85.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.44x = 13,520.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,520.17/105.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.23

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