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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.76, 158.56 and 65.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.76, 158.56 and 65.44 is: 98.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.76 : 158.56 = 65.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.76/158.56 = 65.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.76x = 158.56 × 65.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.76x = 10,376.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,376.17/105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.11

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