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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.54, 158.37 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.54, 158.37 and 94.86 is: 142.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.54 : 158.37 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.54/158.37 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.54x = 158.37 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.54x = 15,022.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,022.98/105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.34

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