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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.12, 157.64 and 59.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.12, 157.64 and 59.50 is: 89.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.12 : 157.64 = 59.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.12/157.64 = 59.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.12x = 157.64 × 59.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.12x = 9,379.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,379.58/105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.23

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