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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.18, 157.95 and 73.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.18, 157.95 and 73.26 is: 110.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.18 : 157.95 = 73.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.18/157.95 = 73.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.18x = 157.95 × 73.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.18x = 11,571.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,571.42/105.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.02

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