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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.35, 158.03 and 47.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.35, 158.03 and 47.57 is: 71.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.35 : 158.03 = 47.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.35/158.03 = 47.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.35x = 158.03 × 47.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.35x = 7,516.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,516.46/105.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.35

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