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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.05, 157.65 and 59.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.05, 157.65 and 59.45 is: 89.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.05 : 157.65 = 59.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.05/157.65 = 59.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.05x = 157.65 × 59.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.05x = 9,371.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,371.50/105.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.21

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