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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.55, 158.50 and 95.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.55, 158.50 and 95.32 is: 143.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.55 : 158.50 = 95.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.55/158.50 = 95.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.55x = 158.50 × 95.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.55x = 15,108.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,108.22/105.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.14

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