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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.14, 157.71 and 28.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.14, 157.71 and 28.11 is: 42.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.14 : 157.71 = 28.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.14/157.71 = 28.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.14x = 157.71 × 28.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.14x = 4,433.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433.55/105.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.17

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