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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.55, 158.14 and 73.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.55, 158.14 and 73.33 is: 109.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.55 : 158.14 = 73.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.55/158.14 = 73.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.55x = 158.14 × 73.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.55x = 11,596.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,596.41/105.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.87

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