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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.53, 157.97 and 64.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.53, 157.97 and 64.28 is: 96.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.53 : 157.97 = 64.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.53/157.97 = 64.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.53x = 157.97 × 64.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.53x = 10,153.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,153.99/105.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.22

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