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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.54, 158.02 and 69.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.54, 158.02 and 69.02 is: 103.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.54 : 158.02 = 69.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.54/158.02 = 69.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.54x = 158.02 × 69.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.54x = 10,906.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,906.54/105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.34

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