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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.85, 158 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.85, 158 and 98.34 is: 146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.85 : 158 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.85/158 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.85x = 158 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.85x = 15,537.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,537.72/105.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.79

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