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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.98, 158.95 and 65.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.98, 158.95 and 65.37 is: 98.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.98 : 158.95 = 65.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.98/158.95 = 65.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.98x = 158.95 × 65.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.98x = 10,389.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,389.44/105.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.03

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