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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.13, 157.32 and 91.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.13, 157.32 and 91.75 is: 137.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.13 : 157.32 = 91.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.13/157.32 = 91.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.13x = 157.32 × 91.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.13x = 14,434.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,434.11/105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.30

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