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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.69, 158.28 and 62.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.69, 158.28 and 62.25 is: 93.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.69 : 158.28 = 62.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.69/158.28 = 62.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.69x = 158.28 × 62.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.69x = 9,852.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,852.93/105.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.22

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