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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.93, 158.06 and 93.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.93, 158.06 and 93.78 is: 139.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.93 : 158.06 = 93.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.93/158.06 = 93.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.93x = 158.06 × 93.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.93x = 14,823.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,823.10/105.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.93

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