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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.71, 158.22 and 75.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.71, 158.22 and 75.18 is: 112.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.71 : 158.22 = 75.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.71/158.22 = 75.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.71x = 158.22 × 75.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.71x = 11,894.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,894.37/105.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.52

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