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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.47, 158.24 and 43.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.47, 158.24 and 43.79 is: 65.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.47 : 158.24 = 43.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.47/158.24 = 43.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.47x = 158.24 × 43.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.47x = 6,929.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,929.29/105.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.70

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