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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.47, 158.21 and 69.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.47, 158.21 and 69.43 is: 104.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.47 : 158.21 = 69.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.47/158.21 = 69.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.47x = 158.21 × 69.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.47x = 10,983.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,983.78/105.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.14

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