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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.56, 158.18 and 71.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.56, 158.18 and 71.26 is: 106.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.56 : 158.18 = 71.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.56/158.18 = 71.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.56x = 158.18 × 71.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.56x = 11,271.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,271.91/105.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.78

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