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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.52, 157.98 and 95.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.52, 157.98 and 95.20 is: 142.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.52 : 157.98 = 95.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.52/157.98 = 95.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.52x = 157.98 × 95.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.52x = 15,039.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,039.70/105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.53

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