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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.68, 158.47 and 60.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.68, 158.47 and 60.03 is: 90.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.68 : 158.47 = 60.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.68/158.47 = 60.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.68x = 158.47 × 60.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.68x = 9,512.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,512.80/105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.01

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