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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.84, 158.76 and 67.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.84, 158.76 and 67.32 is: 100.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.84 : 158.76 = 67.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.84/158.76 = 67.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.84x = 158.76 × 67.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.84x = 10,687.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,687.72/105.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.98

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