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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.72, 158.23 and 73.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.72, 158.23 and 73.06 is: 109.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.72 : 158.23 = 73.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.72/158.23 = 73.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.72x = 158.23 × 73.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.72x = 11,560.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,560.28/105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.35

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