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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.75, 158.60 and 88.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.75, 158.60 and 88.64 is: 132.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.75 : 158.60 = 88.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.75/158.60 = 88.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.75x = 158.60 × 88.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.75x = 14,058.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,058.08/105.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.94

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