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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.98, 158.98 and 62.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.98, 158.98 and 62.68 is: 94.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.98 : 158.98 = 62.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.98/158.98 = 62.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.98x = 158.98 × 62.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.98x = 9,964.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,964.87/105.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.03

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