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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.94, 157.44 and 56.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.94, 157.44 and 56.88 is: 85.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.94 : 157.44 = 56.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.94/157.44 = 56.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.94x = 157.44 × 56.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.94x = 8,955.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,955.19/104.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.34

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