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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.67, 158.46 and 47.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.67, 158.46 and 47.89 is: 71.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.67 : 158.46 = 47.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.67/158.46 = 47.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.67x = 158.46 × 47.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.67x = 7,588.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,588.65/105.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.81

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