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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.37, 158.02 and 88.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.37, 158.02 and 88.09 is: 132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.37 : 158.02 = 88.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.37/158.02 = 88.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.37x = 158.02 × 88.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.37x = 13,919.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,919.37/105.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.10

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