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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.92, 158.80 and 63.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.92, 158.80 and 63.20 is: 94.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.92 : 158.80 = 63.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.92/158.80 = 63.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.92x = 158.80 × 63.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.92x = 10,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,036.16/105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.75

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