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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105, 157.83 and 95.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105, 157.83 and 95.46 is: 143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 157.83 = 95.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/157.83 = 95.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 157.83 × 95.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 15,066.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,066.45/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.49

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