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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.78, 158.60 and 60.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.78, 158.60 and 60.14 is: 90.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.78 : 158.60 = 60.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.78/158.60 = 60.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.78x = 158.60 × 60.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.78x = 9,538.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,538.20/105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.17

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