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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.54, 158.29 and 56.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.54, 158.29 and 56.89 is: 85.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.54 : 158.29 = 56.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.54/158.29 = 56.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.54x = 158.29 × 56.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.54x = 9,005.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,005.12/105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.32

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