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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.60, 158.16 and 81.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.60, 158.16 and 81.68 is: 122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.60 : 158.16 = 81.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.60/158.16 = 81.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.60x = 158.16 × 81.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.60x = 12,918.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,918.51/105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.33

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