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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.90, 157.80 and 95.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.90, 157.80 and 95.13 is: 141.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.90 : 157.80 = 95.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.90/157.80 = 95.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.90x = 157.80 × 95.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.90x = 15,011.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,011.51/105.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.75

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