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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.88, 158.48 and 65.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.88, 158.48 and 65.12 is: 97.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.88 : 158.48 = 65.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.88/158.48 = 65.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.88x = 158.48 × 65.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.88x = 10,320.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,320.22/105.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.47

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