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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.73, 158.21 and 64.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.73, 158.21 and 64.45 is: 96.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.73 : 158.21 = 64.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.73/158.21 = 64.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.73x = 158.21 × 64.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.73x = 10,196.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,196.63/105.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.44

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