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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.78, 158.49 and 57.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.78, 158.49 and 57.54 is: 86.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.78 : 158.49 = 57.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.78/158.49 = 57.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.78x = 158.49 × 57.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.78x = 9,119.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,119.51/105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.21

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