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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105, 157.38 and 63.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105, 157.38 and 63.90 is: 95.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 157.38 = 63.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/157.38 = 63.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 157.38 × 63.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 10,056.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,056.58/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.78

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