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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.17, 157.75 and 48.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.17, 157.75 and 48.13 is: 72.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.17 : 157.75 = 48.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.17/157.75 = 48.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.17x = 157.75 × 48.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.17x = 7,592.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,592.51/105.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.19

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