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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.10, 156.74 and 91.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.10, 156.74 and 91.46 is: 136.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.10 : 156.74 = 91.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.10/156.74 = 91.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.10x = 156.74 × 91.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.10x = 14,335.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,335.37/105.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.40

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