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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.84, 157.52 and 105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.84, 157.52 and 105.20 is: 156.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.84 : 157.52 = 105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.84/157.52 = 105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.84x = 157.52 × 105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.84x = 16,571.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,571.10/105.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.57

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