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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105, 157.49 and 59.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105, 157.49 and 59.33 is: 88.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 157.49 = 59.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/157.49 = 59.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 157.49 × 59.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 9,343.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,343.24/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.98

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