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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.68, 158.31 and 84.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.68, 158.31 and 84.05 is: 125.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.68 : 158.31 = 84.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.68/158.31 = 84.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.68x = 158.31 × 84.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.68x = 13,306.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,306.67/105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.91

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