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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.52, 158.04 and 71.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.52, 158.04 and 71.14 is: 106.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.52 : 158.04 = 71.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.52/158.04 = 71.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.52x = 158.04 × 71.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.52x = 11,242.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,242.97/105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.55

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