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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.48, 158.52 and 71.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.48, 158.52 and 71.45 is: 107.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.48 : 158.52 = 71.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.48/158.52 = 71.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.48x = 158.52 × 71.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.48x = 11,325.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,325.46/105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.38

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