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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.65, 158.19 and 59.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.65, 158.19 and 59.93 is: 89.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.65 : 158.19 = 59.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.65/158.19 = 59.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.65x = 158.19 × 59.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.65x = 9,480.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,480.33/105.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.73

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