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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.30, 158.03 and 59.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.30, 158.03 and 59.67 is: 89.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.30 : 158.03 = 59.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.30/158.03 = 59.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.30x = 158.03 × 59.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.30x = 9,428.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,428.56/105.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.54

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