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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.66, 158.67 and 88.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.66, 158.67 and 88.29 is: 132.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.66 : 158.67 = 88.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.66/158.67 = 88.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.66x = 158.67 × 88.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.66x = 14,008.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,008.97/105.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.59

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