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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.84, 158.81 and 67.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.84, 158.81 and 67.21 is: 100.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.84 : 158.81 = 67.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.84/158.81 = 67.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.84x = 158.81 × 67.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.84x = 10,674.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,674.16/105.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.85

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