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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.93, 158.94 and 88.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.93, 158.94 and 88.02 is: 132.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.93 : 158.94 = 88.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.93/158.94 = 88.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.93x = 158.94 × 88.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.93x = 13,989.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,989.90/105.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.07

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