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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.05, 159.83 and 105.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.05, 159.83 and 105.91 is: 158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.05 : 159.83 = 105.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.05/159.83 = 105.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.05x = 159.83 × 105.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.05x = 16,927.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,927.60/107.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.13

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