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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.11, 157.31 and 95.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.11, 157.31 and 95.98 is: 143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.11 : 157.31 = 95.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.11/157.31 = 95.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.11x = 157.31 × 95.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.11x = 15,098.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,098.84/105.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.65

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