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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.52, 157.97 and 59.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.52, 157.97 and 59.74 is: 89.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.52 : 157.97 = 59.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.52/157.97 = 59.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.52x = 157.97 × 59.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.52x = 9,436.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,436.55/105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.43

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