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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.89, 159.48 and 96.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.89, 159.48 and 96.55 is: 145.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.89 : 159.48 = 96.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.89/159.48 = 96.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.89x = 159.48 × 96.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.89x = 15,397.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,397.40/105.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.42

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