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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.42, 157.37 and 91.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.42, 157.37 and 91.75 is: 136.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.42 : 157.37 = 91.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.42/157.37 = 91.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.42x = 157.37 × 91.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.42x = 14,438.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,438.70/105.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.96

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