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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.55, 158.33 and 28.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.55, 158.33 and 28.52 is: 42.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.55 : 158.33 = 28.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.55/158.33 = 28.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.55x = 158.33 × 28.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.55x = 4,515.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515.69/105.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.78

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