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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.59, 158.33 and 62.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.59, 158.33 and 62.27 is: 93.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.59 : 158.33 = 62.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.59/158.33 = 62.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.59x = 158.33 × 62.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.59x = 9,859.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,859.21/105.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.37

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