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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.56, 158.02 and 85.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.56, 158.02 and 85.04 is: 127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.56 : 158.02 = 85.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.56/158.02 = 85.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.56x = 158.02 × 85.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.56x = 13,438.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,438.02/105.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.30

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