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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.48, 157.92 and 71.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.48, 157.92 and 71.18 is: 106.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.48 : 157.92 = 71.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.48/157.92 = 71.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.48x = 157.92 × 71.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.48x = 11,240.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,240.75/105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.57

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