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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.39, 157.25 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.39, 157.25 and 94.38 is: 140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.39 : 157.25 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.39/157.25 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.39x = 157.25 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.39x = 14,840.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,840.78/105.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.82

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