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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.46, 157.35 and 95.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.46, 157.35 and 95.21 is: 142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.46 : 157.35 = 95.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.46/157.35 = 95.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.46x = 157.35 × 95.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.46x = 14,981.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,981.29/105.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.06

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