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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.40, 158.02 and 59.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.40, 158.02 and 59.69 is: 89.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.40 : 158.02 = 59.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.40/158.02 = 59.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.40x = 158.02 × 59.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.40x = 9,432.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,432.02/105.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.48

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