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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.93, 158.76 and 103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.93, 158.76 and 103.25 is: 154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.93 : 158.76 = 103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.93/158.76 = 103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.93x = 158.76 × 103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.93x = 16,391.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,391.92/105.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.74

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