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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.64, 158.34 and 75.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.64, 158.34 and 75.16 is: 112.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.64 : 158.34 = 75.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.64/158.34 = 75.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.64x = 158.34 × 75.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.64x = 11,900.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,900.83/105.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.65

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