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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.92, 158.61 and 75.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.92, 158.61 and 75.44 is: 112.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.92 : 158.61 = 75.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.92/158.61 = 75.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.92x = 158.61 × 75.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.92x = 11,965.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,965.54/105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.97

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