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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.53, 158.27 and 66.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.53, 158.27 and 66.90 is: 100.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.53 : 158.27 = 66.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.53/158.27 = 66.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.53x = 158.27 × 66.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.53x = 10,587.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,587.47/105.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.33

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