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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.46, 158.29 and 91.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.46, 158.29 and 91.79 is: 137.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.46 : 158.29 = 91.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.46/158.29 = 91.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.46x = 158.29 × 91.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.46x = 14,529.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,529.44/105.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.77

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