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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.86, 158.83 and 81.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.86, 158.83 and 81.46 is: 122.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.86 : 158.83 = 81.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.86/158.83 = 81.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.86x = 158.83 × 81.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.86x = 12,938.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,938.29/105.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.22

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