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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.31, 157.84 and 62.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.31, 157.84 and 62.03 is: 92.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.31 : 157.84 = 62.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.31/157.84 = 62.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.31x = 157.84 × 62.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.31x = 9,790.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,790.30/105.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.96

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