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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.62, 158.03 and 88.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.62, 158.03 and 88.31 is: 132.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.62 : 158.03 = 88.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.62/158.03 = 88.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.62x = 158.03 × 88.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.62x = 13,955.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,955.58/105.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.14

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