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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.92, 158.64 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.92, 158.64 and 95.12 is: 142.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.92 : 158.64 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.92/158.64 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.92x = 158.64 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.92x = 15,089.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,089.84/105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.46

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