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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.61, 158.40 and 28.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.61, 158.40 and 28.57 is: 42.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.61 : 158.40 = 28.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.61/158.40 = 28.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.61x = 158.40 × 28.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.61x = 4,525.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525.49/105.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.85

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