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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105, 157.44 and 56.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105, 157.44 and 56.94 is: 85.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 157.44 = 56.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/157.44 = 56.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 157.44 × 56.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 8,964.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,964.63/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.38

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