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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.56, 158.46 and 69.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.56, 158.46 and 69.48 is: 104.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.56 : 158.46 = 69.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.56/158.46 = 69.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.56x = 158.46 × 69.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.56x = 11,009.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,009.80/105.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.30

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