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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.97, 158.98 and 62.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.97, 158.98 and 62.67 is: 94.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.97 : 158.98 = 62.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.97/158.98 = 62.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.97x = 158.98 × 62.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.97x = 9,962.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,962.76/105.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.02

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