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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.48, 157.80 and 71.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.48, 157.80 and 71.07 is: 106.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.48 : 157.80 = 71.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.48/157.80 = 71.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.48x = 157.80 × 71.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.48x = 11,214.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,214.85/105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.32

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