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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.17, 157.60 and 59.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.17, 157.60 and 59.53 is: 89.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.17 : 157.60 = 59.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.17/157.60 = 59.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.17x = 157.60 × 59.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.17x = 9,382.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,382.20/105.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.21

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