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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.29, 157.94 and 47.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.29, 157.94 and 47.46 is: 71.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.29 : 157.94 = 47.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.29/157.94 = 47.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.29x = 157.94 × 47.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.29x = 7,495.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,495.60/105.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.19

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