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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.59, 158.12 and 88.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.59, 158.12 and 88.43 is: 132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.59 : 158.12 = 88.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.59/158.12 = 88.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.59x = 158.12 × 88.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.59x = 13,983.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,983.17/105.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.43

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