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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.96, 158.58 and 59.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.96, 158.58 and 59.61 is: 89.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.96 : 158.58 = 59.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.96/158.58 = 59.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.96x = 158.58 × 59.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.96x = 9,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,452.95/105.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.21

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