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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.27, 158.01 and 57.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.27, 158.01 and 57.21 is: 85.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.27 : 158.01 = 57.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.27/158.01 = 57.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.27x = 158.01 × 57.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.27x = 9,039.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,039.75/105.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.87

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