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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.64, 158.66 and 75.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.64, 158.66 and 75.24 is: 113.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.64 : 158.66 = 75.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.64/158.66 = 75.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.64x = 158.66 × 75.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.64x = 11,937.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,937.58/105.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.00

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