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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.95, 158.68 and 69.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.95, 158.68 and 69.37 is: 103.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.95 : 158.68 = 69.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.95/158.68 = 69.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.95x = 158.68 × 69.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.95x = 11,007.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,007.32/105.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.89

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