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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.59, 158.37 and 28.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.59, 158.37 and 28.55 is: 42.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.59 : 158.37 = 28.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.59/158.37 = 28.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.59x = 158.37 × 28.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.59x = 4,520.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520.67/105.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.82

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