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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.60, 158.17 and 56.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.60, 158.17 and 56.71 is: 84.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.60 : 158.17 = 56.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.60/158.17 = 56.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.60x = 158.17 × 56.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.60x = 8,968.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,968.75/105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.94

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