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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.49, 158.15 and 96.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.49, 158.15 and 96.95 is: 145.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.49 : 158.15 = 96.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.49/158.15 = 96.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.49x = 158.15 × 96.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.49x = 15,332.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,332.39/105.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.34

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