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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.73, 158.48 and 69.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.73, 158.48 and 69.05 is: 103.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.73 : 158.48 = 69.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.73/158.48 = 69.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.73x = 158.48 × 69.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.73x = 10,943.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,943.55/105.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.50

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