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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.89, 158.87 and 57.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.89, 158.87 and 57.11 is: 85.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.89 : 158.87 = 57.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.89/158.87 = 57.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.89x = 158.87 × 57.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.89x = 9,072.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,072.41/105.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.68

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