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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.73, 158.50 and 71.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.73, 158.50 and 71.40 is: 107.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.73 : 158.50 = 71.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.73/158.50 = 71.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.73x = 158.50 × 71.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.73x = 11,316.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,316.90/105.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.04

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