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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.52, 158.32 and 48.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.52, 158.32 and 48.48 is: 72.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.52 : 158.32 = 48.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.52/158.32 = 48.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.52x = 158.32 × 48.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.52x = 7,675.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,675.35/105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.74

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