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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.14, 158.33 and 91.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.14, 158.33 and 91.77 is: 138.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.14 : 158.33 = 91.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.14/158.33 = 91.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.14x = 158.33 × 91.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.14x = 14,529.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,529.94/105.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.20

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