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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.95, 158.77 and 60.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.95, 158.77 and 60.39 is: 90.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.95 : 158.77 = 60.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.95/158.77 = 60.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.95x = 158.77 × 60.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.95x = 9,587.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,587.97/105.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.49

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