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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.45, 158.13 and 47.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.45, 158.13 and 47.69 is: 71.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.45 : 158.13 = 47.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.45/158.13 = 47.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.45x = 158.13 × 47.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.45x = 7,541.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,541.22/105.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.51

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