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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.59, 158.09 and 86.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.59, 158.09 and 86.28 is: 129.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.59 : 158.09 = 86.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.59/158.09 = 86.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.59x = 158.09 × 86.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.59x = 13,640.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,640.01/105.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.18

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