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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.22, 157.83 and 28.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.22, 157.83 and 28.19 is: 42.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.22 : 157.83 = 28.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.22/157.83 = 28.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.22x = 157.83 × 28.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.22x = 4,449.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449.42/105.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.29

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