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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105, 157.56 and 48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105, 157.56 and 48 is: 72.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 157.56 = 48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/157.56 = 48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 157.56 × 48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 7,562.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,562.88/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.03

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