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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.11, 157.53 and 56.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.11, 157.53 and 56.96 is: 85.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.11 : 157.53 = 56.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.11/157.53 = 56.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.11x = 157.53 × 56.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.11x = 8,972.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,972.91/105.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.37

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