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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.48, 158.55 and 73.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.48, 158.55 and 73.62 is: 110.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.48 : 158.55 = 73.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.48/158.55 = 73.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.48x = 158.55 × 73.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.48x = 11,672.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,672.45/105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.66

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