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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.38, 158.02 and 56.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.38, 158.02 and 56.62 is: 84.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.38 : 158.02 = 56.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.38/158.02 = 56.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.38x = 158.02 × 56.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.38x = 8,946.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,946.81/105.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.90

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