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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.70, 158.31 and 87.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.70, 158.31 and 87.70 is: 131.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.70 : 158.31 = 87.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.70/158.31 = 87.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.70x = 158.31 × 87.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.70x = 13,883.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,883.79/105.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.35

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