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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.68, 158.60 and 63.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.68, 158.60 and 63.04 is: 94.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.68 : 158.60 = 63.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.68/158.60 = 63.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.68x = 158.60 × 63.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.68x = 9,998.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,998.14/105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.61

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