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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.67, 158.70 and 86.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.67, 158.70 and 86.45 is: 129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.67 : 158.70 = 86.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.67/158.70 = 86.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.67x = 158.70 × 86.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.67x = 13,719.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,719.55/105.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.84

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