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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.21, 157.48 and 85.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.21, 157.48 and 85.91 is: 128.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.21 : 157.48 = 85.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.21/157.48 = 85.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.21x = 157.48 × 85.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.21x = 13,528.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,528.10/105.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.58

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