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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.61, 158.45 and 65.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.61, 158.45 and 65.04 is: 97.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.61 : 158.45 = 65.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.61/158.45 = 65.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.61x = 158.45 × 65.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.61x = 10,305.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,305.59/105.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.58

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