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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.51, 158.37 and 86.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.51, 158.37 and 86.48 is: 129.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.51 : 158.37 = 86.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.51/158.37 = 86.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.51x = 158.37 × 86.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.51x = 13,695.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,695.84/105.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.81

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