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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.51, 158.05 and 71.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.51, 158.05 and 71.17 is: 106.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.51 : 158.05 = 71.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.51/158.05 = 71.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.51x = 158.05 × 71.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.51x = 11,248.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,248.42/105.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.61

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