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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.53, 158.60 and 94.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.53, 158.60 and 94.29 is: 141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.53 : 158.60 = 94.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.53/158.60 = 94.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.53x = 158.60 × 94.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.53x = 14,954.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,954.39/105.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.71

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