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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.46, 158 and 69.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.46, 158 and 69.22 is: 103.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.46 : 158 = 69.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.46/158 = 69.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.46x = 158 × 69.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.46x = 10,936.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,936.76/105.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.71

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