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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.35, 165.24 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.35, 165.24 and 105.30 is: 159.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.35 : 165.24 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.35/165.24 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.35x = 165.24 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.35x = 17,399.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,399.77/109.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.12

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