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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.39, 157.91 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.39, 157.91 and 91.80 is: 137.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.39 : 157.91 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.39/157.91 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.39x = 157.91 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.39x = 14,495.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,495.68/105.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.54

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