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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.67, 158.42 and 56.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.67, 158.42 and 56.91 is: 85.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.67 : 158.42 = 56.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.67/158.42 = 56.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.67x = 158.42 × 56.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.67x = 9,015.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,015.68/105.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.32

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