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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.90, 158.04 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.90, 158.04 and 94.50 is: 141.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.90 : 158.04 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.90/158.04 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.90x = 158.04 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.90x = 14,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,934.78/105.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.03

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