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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.03, 157.07 and 70.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.03, 157.07 and 70.74 is: 105.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.03 : 157.07 = 70.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.03/157.07 = 70.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.03x = 157.07 × 70.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.03x = 11,111.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,111.31/105.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.79

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