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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.56, 158 and 93.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.56, 158 and 93.40 is: 139.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.56 : 158 = 93.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.56/158 = 93.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.56x = 158 × 93.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.56x = 14,757.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,757.20/105.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.80

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