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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.11, 157.70 and 65.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.11, 157.70 and 65.55 is: 98.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.11 : 157.70 = 65.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.11/157.70 = 65.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.11x = 157.70 × 65.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.11x = 10,337.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,337.40/105.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.35

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