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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.87, 158.89 and 57.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.87, 158.89 and 57.16 is: 85.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.87 : 158.89 = 57.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.87/158.89 = 57.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.87x = 158.89 × 57.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.87x = 9,082.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,082.15/105.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.79

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