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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.71, 158.67 and 60.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.71, 158.67 and 60.11 is: 90.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.71 : 158.67 = 60.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.71/158.67 = 60.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.71x = 158.67 × 60.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.71x = 9,536.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,536.86/105.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.22

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