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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.95, 158.67 and 60.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.95, 158.67 and 60.18 is: 90.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.95 : 158.67 = 60.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.95/158.67 = 60.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.95x = 158.67 × 60.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.95x = 9,548.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,548.76/105.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.13

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