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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.79, 158.41 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.79, 158.41 and 85.14 is: 127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.79 : 158.41 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.79/158.41 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.79x = 158.41 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.79x = 13,487.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,487.03/105.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.49

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