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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.96, 159.11 and 75.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.96, 159.11 and 75.23 is: 112.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.96 : 159.11 = 75.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.96/159.11 = 75.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.96x = 159.11 × 75.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.96x = 11,969.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,969.85/105.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.97

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