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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.17, 157.81 and 47.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.17, 157.81 and 47.42 is: 71.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.17 : 157.81 = 47.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.17/157.81 = 47.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.17x = 157.81 × 47.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.17x = 7,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,482.56/105.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.15

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