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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.98, 158.12 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.98, 158.12 and 95.88 is: 143.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.98 : 158.12 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.98/158.12 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.98x = 158.12 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.98x = 15,161.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,161.02/105.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.06

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