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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.54, 158.38 and 47.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.54, 158.38 and 47.83 is: 71.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.54 : 158.38 = 47.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.54/158.38 = 47.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.54x = 158.38 × 47.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.54x = 7,575.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,575.32/105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.78

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