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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.38, 158 and 47.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.38, 158 and 47.56 is: 71.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.38 : 158 = 47.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.38/158 = 47.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.38x = 158 × 47.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.38x = 7,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,514.48/105.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.31

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