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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.92, 158.74 and 60.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.92, 158.74 and 60.34 is: 90.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.92 : 158.74 = 60.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.92/158.74 = 60.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.92x = 158.74 × 60.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.92x = 9,578.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,578.37/105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.43

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