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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.58, 157.92 and 62.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.58, 157.92 and 62.15 is: 92.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.58 : 157.92 = 62.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.58/157.92 = 62.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.58x = 157.92 × 62.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.58x = 9,813.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,813.71/105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.95

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