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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.81, 158.90 and 104.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.81, 158.90 and 104.19 is: 156.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.81 : 158.90 = 104.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.81/158.90 = 104.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.81x = 158.90 × 104.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.81x = 16,555.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,555.27/105.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.46

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