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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.63, 158.48 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.63, 158.48 and 88.47 is: 132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.63 : 158.48 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.63/158.48 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.63x = 158.48 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.63x = 14,020.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,020.62/105.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.73

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