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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.44, 157.96 and 57.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.44, 157.96 and 57.28 is: 85.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.44 : 157.96 = 57.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.44/157.96 = 57.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.44x = 157.96 × 57.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.44x = 9,047.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,047.95/105.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.81

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