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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.60, 158.16 and 69.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.60, 158.16 and 69.44 is: 104.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.60 : 158.16 = 69.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.60/158.16 = 69.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.60x = 158.16 × 69.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.60x = 10,982.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,982.63/105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.00

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