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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.82, 158.72 and 57.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.82, 158.72 and 57.71 is: 86.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.82 : 158.72 = 57.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.82/158.72 = 57.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.82x = 158.72 × 57.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.82x = 9,159.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,159.73/105.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.56

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