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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105, 157.26 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105, 157.26 and 96.72 is: 144.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 157.26 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/157.26 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 157.26 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 15,210.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,210.19/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.86

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