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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.51, 158.25 and 28.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.51, 158.25 and 28.47 is: 42.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.51 : 158.25 = 28.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.51/158.25 = 28.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.51x = 158.25 × 28.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.51x = 4,505.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505.23/105.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.70

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