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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.39, 157.95 and 57.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.39, 157.95 and 57.33 is: 85.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.39 : 157.95 = 57.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.39/157.95 = 57.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.39x = 157.95 × 57.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.39x = 9,055.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,055.27/105.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.92

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