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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105, 157.44 and 47.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105, 157.44 and 47.20 is: 70.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 157.44 = 47.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/157.44 = 47.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 157.44 × 47.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 7,431.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,431.17/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.77

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