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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.74, 158.40 and 59.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.74, 158.40 and 59.95 is: 89.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.74 : 158.40 = 59.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.74/158.40 = 59.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.74x = 158.40 × 59.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.74x = 9,495.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,495.29/105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.80

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