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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.80, 158.52 and 84.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.80, 158.52 and 84.27 is: 126.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.80 : 158.52 = 84.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.80/158.52 = 84.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.80x = 158.52 × 84.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.80x = 13,358.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,358.48/105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.26

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