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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.72, 158.49 and 60.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.72, 158.49 and 60.03 is: 89.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.72 : 158.49 = 60.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.72/158.49 = 60.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.72x = 158.49 × 60.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.72x = 9,514.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,514.15/105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.99

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