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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.47, 158.54 and 59.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.47, 158.54 and 59.91 is: 90.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.47 : 158.54 = 59.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.47/158.54 = 59.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.47x = 158.54 × 59.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.47x = 9,497.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,497.83/105.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.06

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