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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.26, 157.70 and 59.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.26, 157.70 and 59.54 is: 89.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.26 : 157.70 = 59.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.26/157.70 = 59.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.26x = 157.70 × 59.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.26x = 9,389.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,389.46/105.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.20

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