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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.58, 158.55 and 84.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.58, 158.55 and 84.34 is: 126.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.58 : 158.55 = 84.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.58/158.55 = 84.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.58x = 158.55 × 84.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.58x = 13,372.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,372.11/105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.65

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