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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.18, 158.08 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.18, 158.08 and 94.92 is: 142.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.18 : 158.08 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.18/158.08 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.18x = 158.08 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.18x = 15,004.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,004.95/105.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.66

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