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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.54, 157.92 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.54, 157.92 and 71.28 is: 106.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.54 : 157.92 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.54/157.92 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.54x = 157.92 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.54x = 11,256.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,256.54/105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.66

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