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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.67, 158.48 and 69.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.67, 158.48 and 69.62 is: 104.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.67 : 158.48 = 69.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.67/158.48 = 69.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.67x = 158.48 × 69.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.67x = 11,033.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,033.03/105.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.42

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