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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.94, 159.04 and 65.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.94, 159.04 and 65.44 is: 98.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.94 : 159.04 = 65.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.94/159.04 = 65.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.94x = 159.04 × 65.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.94x = 10,407.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,407.58/105.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.24

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