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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.66, 158.67 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.66, 158.67 and 96.09 is: 144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.66 : 158.67 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.66/158.67 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.66x = 158.67 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.66x = 15,246.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,246.60/105.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.30

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