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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.08, 157.48 and 59.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.08, 157.48 and 59.40 is: 89.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.08 : 157.48 = 59.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.08/157.48 = 59.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.08x = 157.48 × 59.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.08x = 9,354.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,354.31/105.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.02

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