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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.68, 158.45 and 94.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.68, 158.45 and 94.43 is: 141.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.68 : 158.45 = 94.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.68/158.45 = 94.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.68x = 158.45 × 94.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.68x = 14,962.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,962.36/105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.58

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