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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.45, 158.20 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.45, 158.20 and 94.11 is: 141.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.45 : 158.20 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.45/158.20 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.45x = 158.20 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.45x = 14,888.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,888.20/105.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.19

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