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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.72, 158.45 and 47.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.72, 158.45 and 47.94 is: 71.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.72 : 158.45 = 47.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.72/158.45 = 47.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.72x = 158.45 × 47.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.72x = 7,595.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,595.85/105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.85

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