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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.92, 158.65 and 65.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.92, 158.65 and 65.22 is: 97.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.92 : 158.65 = 65.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.92/158.65 = 65.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.92x = 158.65 × 65.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.92x = 10,346.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,346.40/105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.68

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