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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.78, 158.44 and 59.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.78, 158.44 and 59.99 is: 89.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.78 : 158.44 = 59.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.78/158.44 = 59.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.78x = 158.44 × 59.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.78x = 9,505.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,505.13/105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.86

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