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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.76, 158.68 and 63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.76, 158.68 and 63 is: 94.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.76 : 158.68 = 63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.76/158.68 = 63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.76x = 158.68 × 63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.76x = 9,996.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,996.84/105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.52

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