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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.39, 157.28 and 91.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.39, 157.28 and 91.89 is: 137.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.39 : 157.28 = 91.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.39/157.28 = 91.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.39x = 157.28 × 91.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.39x = 14,452.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,452.00/105.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.13

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