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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.90, 158.91 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.90, 158.91 and 88.08 is: 132.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.90 : 158.91 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.90/158.91 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.90x = 158.91 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.90x = 13,996.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,996.79/105.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.17

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