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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.23, 157.61 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.23, 157.61 and 93.76 is: 140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.23 : 157.61 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.23/157.61 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.23x = 157.61 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.23x = 14,777.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,777.35/105.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.43

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