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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.66, 158.55 and 60.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.66, 158.55 and 60.09 is: 90.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.66 : 158.55 = 60.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.66/158.55 = 60.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.66x = 158.55 × 60.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.66x = 9,527.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,527.27/105.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.17

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