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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.37, 158.15 and 72.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.37, 158.15 and 72.93 is: 109.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.37 : 158.15 = 72.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.37/158.15 = 72.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.37x = 158.15 × 72.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.37x = 11,534.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,534.65/105.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.47

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