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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.63, 158.52 and 69.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.63, 158.52 and 69.60 is: 104.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.63 : 158.52 = 69.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.63/158.52 = 69.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.63x = 158.52 × 69.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.63x = 11,032.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,032.99/105.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.45

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