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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.52, 158.27 and 84.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.52, 158.27 and 84.28 is: 126.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.52 : 158.27 = 84.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.52/158.27 = 84.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.52x = 158.27 × 84.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.52x = 13,338.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,338.41/105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.41

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