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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.45, 158.32 and 67.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.45, 158.32 and 67.09 is: 100.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.45 : 158.32 = 67.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.45/158.32 = 67.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.45x = 158.32 × 67.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.45x = 10,621.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,621.69/105.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.73

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