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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.45, 157.90 and 94.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.45, 157.90 and 94.43 is: 141.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.45 : 157.90 = 94.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.45/157.90 = 94.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.45x = 157.90 × 94.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.45x = 14,910.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,910.50/105.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.40

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