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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.60, 158.14 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.60, 158.14 and 96.69 is: 144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.60 : 158.14 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.60/158.14 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.60x = 158.14 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.60x = 15,290.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,290.73/105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.79

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