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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.71, 158.51 and 47.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.71, 158.51 and 47.93 is: 71.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.71 : 158.51 = 47.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.71/158.51 = 47.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.71x = 158.51 × 47.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.71x = 7,596.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,596.35/105.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.86

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