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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.97, 159.12 and 75.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.97, 159.12 and 75.25 is: 112.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.97 : 159.12 = 75.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.97/159.12 = 75.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.97x = 159.12 × 75.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.97x = 11,973.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,973.78/105.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.99

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