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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.62, 158.54 and 65.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.62, 158.54 and 65.15 is: 97.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.62 : 158.54 = 65.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.62/158.54 = 65.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.62x = 158.54 × 65.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.62x = 10,328.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,328.25/105.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.78

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