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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.33, 158.55 and 95.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.33, 158.55 and 95.91 is: 144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.33 : 158.55 = 95.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.33/158.55 = 95.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.33x = 158.55 × 95.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.33x = 15,206.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,206.53/105.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.37

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