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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.69, 158.52 and 62.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.69, 158.52 and 62.34 is: 93.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.69 : 158.52 = 62.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.69/158.52 = 62.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.69x = 158.52 × 62.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.69x = 9,882.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,882.14/105.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.50

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