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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.73, 158.61 and 60.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.73, 158.61 and 60.16 is: 90.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.73 : 158.61 = 60.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.73/158.61 = 60.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.73x = 158.61 × 60.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.73x = 9,541.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,541.98/105.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.25

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