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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.57, 159.23 and 105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.57, 159.23 and 105.57 is: 159.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.57 : 159.23 = 105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.57/159.23 = 105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.57x = 159.23 × 105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.57x = 16,810.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,810.18/105.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.23

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