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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.22, 157.56 and 61.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.22, 157.56 and 61.77 is: 92.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.22 : 157.56 = 61.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.22/157.56 = 61.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.22x = 157.56 × 61.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.22x = 9,733.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,733.03/105.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.51

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