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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.58, 158.39 and 75.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.58, 158.39 and 75.22 is: 112.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.58 : 158.39 = 75.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.58/158.39 = 75.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.58x = 158.39 × 75.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.58x = 11,914.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,914.10/105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.84

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