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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.90, 158.94 and 75.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.90, 158.94 and 75.53 is: 113.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.90 : 158.94 = 75.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.90/158.94 = 75.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.90x = 158.94 × 75.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.90x = 12,003.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,003.94/105.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.35

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