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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.51, 158.30 and 47.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.51, 158.30 and 47.72 is: 71.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.51 : 158.30 = 47.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.51/158.30 = 47.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.51x = 158.30 × 47.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.51x = 7,553.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,553.84/105.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.60

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