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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.82, 157.14 and 56.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.82, 157.14 and 56.58 is: 84.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.82 : 157.14 = 56.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.82/157.14 = 56.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.82x = 157.14 × 56.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.82x = 8,890.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,890.98/104.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.82

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