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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.59, 158.10 and 99.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.59, 158.10 and 99.53 is: 149.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.59 : 158.10 = 99.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.59/158.10 = 99.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.59x = 158.10 × 99.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.59x = 15,734.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,734.90/105.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.02

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