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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.14, 157.76 and 64.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.14, 157.76 and 64.54 is: 96.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.14 : 157.76 = 64.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.14/157.76 = 64.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.14x = 157.76 × 64.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.14x = 10,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,181.60/105.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.84

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