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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.68, 158.52 and 88.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.68, 158.52 and 88.52 is: 132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.68 : 158.52 = 88.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.68/158.52 = 88.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.68x = 158.52 × 88.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.68x = 14,032.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,032.19/105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.78

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