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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.76, 158.72 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.76, 158.72 and 91.68 is: 137.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.76 : 158.72 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.76/158.72 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.76x = 158.72 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.76x = 14,551.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,551.45/105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.59

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