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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.62, 158.41 and 28.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.62, 158.41 and 28.58 is: 42.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.62 : 158.41 = 28.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.62/158.41 = 28.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.62x = 158.41 × 28.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.62x = 4,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,527.36/105.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.87

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