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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.23, 157.80 and 57.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.23, 157.80 and 57.17 is: 85.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.23 : 157.80 = 57.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.23/157.80 = 57.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.23x = 157.80 × 57.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.23x = 9,021.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,021.43/105.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.73

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