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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.18, 157.86 and 93.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.18, 157.86 and 93.75 is: 140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.18 : 157.86 = 93.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.18/157.86 = 93.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.18x = 157.86 × 93.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.18x = 14,799.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,799.38/105.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.71

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