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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.96, 158.94 and 69.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.96, 158.94 and 69.96 is: 104.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.96 : 158.94 = 69.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.96/158.94 = 69.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.96x = 158.94 × 69.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.96x = 11,119.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,119.44/105.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.94

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