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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.58, 158.08 and 64.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.58, 158.08 and 64.94 is: 97.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.58 : 158.08 = 64.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.58/158.08 = 64.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.58x = 158.08 × 64.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.58x = 10,265.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,265.72/105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.23

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