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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.64, 158.80 and 96.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.64, 158.80 and 96.52 is: 145.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.64 : 158.80 = 96.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.64/158.80 = 96.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.64x = 158.80 × 96.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.64x = 15,327.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,327.38/105.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.09

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