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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.13, 156.85 and 94.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.13, 156.85 and 94.87 is: 141.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.13 : 156.85 = 94.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.13/156.85 = 94.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.13x = 156.85 × 94.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.13x = 14,880.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,880.36/105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.54

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