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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.17, 157.74 and 28.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.17, 157.74 and 28.14 is: 42.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.17 : 157.74 = 28.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.17/157.74 = 28.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.17x = 157.74 × 28.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.17x = 4,438.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438.21/105.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.20

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