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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.37, 158.02 and 59.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.37, 158.02 and 59.75 is: 89.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.37 : 158.02 = 59.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.37/158.02 = 59.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.37x = 158.02 × 59.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.37x = 9,441.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,441.40/105.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.60

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