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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.62, 157.79 and 103.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.62, 157.79 and 103.70 is: 154.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.62 : 157.79 = 103.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.62/157.79 = 103.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.62x = 157.79 × 103.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.62x = 16,361.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,361.52/105.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.92

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