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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.53, 158.17 and 59.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.53, 158.17 and 59.79 is: 89.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.53 : 158.17 = 59.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.53/158.17 = 59.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.53x = 158.17 × 59.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.53x = 9,455.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,455.89/105.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.60

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