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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.69, 158.54 and 91.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.69, 158.54 and 91.21 is: 136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.69 : 158.54 = 91.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.69/158.54 = 91.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.69x = 158.54 × 91.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.69x = 14,460.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,460.43/105.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.82

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