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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.12, 157.51 and 98.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.12, 157.51 and 98.85 is: 148.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.12 : 157.51 = 98.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.12/157.51 = 98.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.12x = 157.51 × 98.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.12x = 15,570.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,570.58/105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.12

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