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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.13, 157.70 and 56.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.13, 157.70 and 56.36 is: 84.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.13 : 157.70 = 56.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.13/157.70 = 56.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.13x = 157.70 × 56.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.13x = 8,887.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,887.97/105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.54

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