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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.48, 158.13 and 71.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.48, 158.13 and 71.15 is: 106.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.48 : 158.13 = 71.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.48/158.13 = 71.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.48x = 158.13 × 71.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.48x = 11,250.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,250.16/105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.66

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