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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.61, 158.58 and 67.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.61, 158.58 and 67.12 is: 100.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.61 : 158.58 = 67.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.61/158.58 = 67.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.61x = 158.58 × 67.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.61x = 10,643.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,643.89/105.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.78

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