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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.73, 158.31 and 82.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.73, 158.31 and 82.76 is: 123.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.73 : 158.31 = 82.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.73/158.31 = 82.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.73x = 158.31 × 82.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.73x = 13,100.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,100.94/105.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.91

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