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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.85, 158.59 and 60.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.85, 158.59 and 60.22 is: 90.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.85 : 158.59 = 60.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.85/158.59 = 60.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.85x = 158.59 × 60.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.85x = 9,550.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,550.29/105.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.22

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