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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.82, 158.73 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.82, 158.73 and 94.46 is: 141.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.82 : 158.73 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.82/158.73 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.82x = 158.73 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.82x = 14,993.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,993.73/105.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.69

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