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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.35, 157.96 and 56.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.35, 157.96 and 56.57 is: 84.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.35 : 157.96 = 56.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.35/157.96 = 56.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.35x = 157.96 × 56.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.35x = 8,936.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,936.05/105.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.82

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