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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105, 157.32 and 75.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105, 157.32 and 75.95 is: 113.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 157.32 = 75.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/157.32 = 75.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 157.32 × 75.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 11,948.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,948.45/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.79

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