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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.87, 158.47 and 91.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.87, 158.47 and 91.29 is: 136.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.87 : 158.47 = 91.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.87/158.47 = 91.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.87x = 158.47 × 91.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.87x = 14,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,466.50/105.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.64

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