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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.62, 158.56 and 67.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.62, 158.56 and 67.18 is: 100.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.62 : 158.56 = 67.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.62/158.56 = 67.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.62x = 158.56 × 67.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.62x = 10,652.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,652.06/105.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.85

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