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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.26, 157.91 and 61.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.26, 157.91 and 61.94 is: 92.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.26 : 157.91 = 61.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.26/157.91 = 61.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.26x = 157.91 × 61.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.26x = 9,779.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,779.85/105.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.92

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