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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.34, 157.99 and 56.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.34, 157.99 and 56.53 is: 84.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.34 : 157.99 = 56.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.34/157.99 = 56.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.34x = 157.99 × 56.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.34x = 8,930.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,930.10/105.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.78

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