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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.94, 158.91 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.94, 158.91 and 93.86 is: 140.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.94 : 158.91 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.94/158.91 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.94x = 158.91 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.94x = 14,915.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,915.29/105.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.79

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