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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.77, 158.72 and 69.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.77, 158.72 and 69.73 is: 104.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.77 : 158.72 = 69.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.77/158.72 = 69.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.77x = 158.72 × 69.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.77x = 11,066.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,066.93/105.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.63

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