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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.62, 158.33 and 56.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.62, 158.33 and 56.93 is: 85.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.62 : 158.33 = 56.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.62/158.33 = 56.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.62x = 158.33 × 56.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.62x = 9,013.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,013.08/105.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.34

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