1. The problem is to convert 10.5 centimeters (cm) to inches. 2. The formula to convert centimeters to inches is: $$\text{inches} = \frac{\text{cm}}{2.54}$$ because 1 inch equals 2.54 cm. 3. Substitute the given value: $$\text{inches} = \frac{10.5}{2.54}$$ 4. Perform the division: $$\text{inches} \approx 4.1339$$ 5. Therefore, 10.5 cm is approximately 4.13 inches when rounded to two decimal places.