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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.98, 158.82 and 60.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.98, 158.82 and 60.35 is: 90.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.98 : 158.82 = 60.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.98/158.82 = 60.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.98x = 158.82 × 60.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.98x = 9,584.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,584.79/105.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.44

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