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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.59, 158.08 and 64.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.59, 158.08 and 64.89 is: 97.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.59 : 158.08 = 64.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.59/158.08 = 64.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.59x = 158.08 × 64.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.59x = 10,257.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,257.81/105.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.15

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