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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.72, 158.82 and 91.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.72, 158.82 and 91.32 is: 137.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.72 : 158.82 = 91.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.72/158.82 = 91.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.72x = 158.82 × 91.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.72x = 14,503.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,503.44/105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.19

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