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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.52, 157.86 and 69.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.52, 157.86 and 69.52 is: 104.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.52 : 157.86 = 69.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.52/157.86 = 69.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.52x = 157.86 × 69.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.52x = 10,974.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,974.43/105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.00

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