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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.74, 158.49 and 47.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.74, 158.49 and 47.89 is: 71.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.74 : 158.49 = 47.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.74/158.49 = 47.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.74x = 158.49 × 47.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.74x = 7,590.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,590.28/105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.78

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