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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.09, 157.64 and 59.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.09, 157.64 and 59.48 is: 89.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.09 : 157.64 = 59.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.09/157.64 = 59.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.09x = 157.64 × 59.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.09x = 9,375.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,375.64/105.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.22

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