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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.63, 158.49 and 104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.63, 158.49 and 104.82 is: 157.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.63 : 158.49 = 104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.63/158.49 = 104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.63x = 158.49 × 104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.63x = 16,612.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,612.92/105.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.27

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