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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.66, 158.53 and 60.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.66, 158.53 and 60.05 is: 90.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.66 : 158.53 = 60.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.66/158.53 = 60.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.66x = 158.53 × 60.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.66x = 9,518.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,518.93/105.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.09

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