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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.27, 157.91 and 28.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.27, 157.91 and 28.23 is: 42.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.27 : 157.91 = 28.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.27/157.91 = 28.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.27x = 157.91 × 28.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.27x = 4,457.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,457.80/105.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.35

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