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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.41, 157.96 and 59.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.41, 157.96 and 59.72 is: 89.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.41 : 157.96 = 59.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.41/157.96 = 59.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.41x = 157.96 × 59.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.41x = 9,433.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,433.37/105.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.49

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